BOKS GO BACK TO BASICS

PLAN: HOME SIDE WILL STICK WITH DNA TO GET THE JOB DONE IN DURBAN

- Nicholas Zaal

While Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus hinted at employing innovations and different combinations during their Rugby Championship Test against Argentina tomorrow, he also knows they may need to go back to their DNA to beat a formidable Argentinian side.

The teams clash in a crucial fifth-round match at Kings Park in Durban (kickoff 5.10pm), where a Bok defeat could drop them to the bottom of the table and all but end their title defence. All four nations have won two games and lost two games. Australia lead with 11 points, South Africa and New Zealand each have 10 points, but the Springboks lie second on the table due to tries scored. Argentina are fourth with nine points.