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Rugby World Cup | Third-Place Match
Oct 30, 2015 at 8pm UK
 

24-13

Pietersen (6'), Etzebeth (43')
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The Match

Match Report

Eben Etzebeth and JP Pietersen score tries to lead South Africa to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the third-place playoff at the Rugby World Cup.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of South Africa's 24-13 victory over Argentina, as the Springboks secured third place at the Rugby World Cup.

HT Report

South Africa open up a 16-0 lead in the first half of the Rugby World Cup third-place playoff match against Argentina at the Olympic Stadium.

Head to Head
Aug 15, 2015 8.40pm
World Cup Warm-Up
Argentina
12-26
South Africa
Habana (27'), Mvovo (30')
Aug 8, 2015 4.05pm
Third Round
South Africa
25-37
Argentina
De Jager (36'), Le Roux (49'), Habana (79')
Bosch (1'), Imhoff (23', 32', 43')
Aug 23, 2014 8.40pm
Second Round
Argentina
31-33
South Africa
Montero (26'), Cubelli (47'), Tuculet (52')
Habana (32'), Hendricks (60'), Coetze (69')
Aug 16, 2014 4.05pm
First Round
South Africa
13-6
Argentina
Pienaar (2')
Aug 24, 2013 8.10pm
Second Round
Argentina
17-22
South Africa
Manuel Leguizamon, Bosch
Basson
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