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Springboks' Rugby C'ship title fate in their own hands

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October 04, 2025

South Africa are firm fa-vourites to seal a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face Argentina at Twickenham on Oct 4.

The 2025 tournament has been one of the most exciting and unpredictable since Argentina joined South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the Southern Hemisphere competition in 2012.

The Springboks top the table by a single point heading into the sixth and final round this weekend.

A bonus-point victory against the Pumas in London would guarantee the world champions the title regardless of the result in Perth between Australia and New Zealand earlier on Oct 4.

The All Blacks can still emerge victorious if results go their way, although South Africa have a huge points-difference advantage. Australia are rank outsiders.

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