Springboks Argentina

The Springboks are set to face Argentina in Buenos Aries as part of their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations. Photo: EPA/Gerhard Duraan

Springboks to take on Argentina in extra 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up clash

The Springboks are set to face Argentina in Buenos Aries as part of their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.

Springboks Argentina

The Springboks are set to face Argentina in Buenos Aries as part of their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations. Photo: EPA/Gerhard Duraan

The Springboks are set to face Argentina in Buenos Aries as part of their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.

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The Argentina Rugby Union, UAR, made the announcement over the New Year.

The world champion Springboks will face the Pumas on 5 August at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium in a fixture that is not part of what will be a reduced Rugby Championship next year.

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“We hope to have a great year, always trying to improve all aspects of our rugby, so that more and more people can enjoy the sport, either as athletes or spectators, and that we can continue to grow the passion for rugby,” read a statement from UAR president Gabriel Travaglini.

Meanwhile, the announcement also included the Pumas’ three Rugby Championship clashes.

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They will take on the All Blacks in Mendoza on 8 July, followed by trips to Australia and then South Africa.

SANZAAR is yet to announce the rest of the fixtures of the 2023 Rugby Championship, which is shortened to one round only due to the 2023 World Cup in France that kicks off on 8 September.