Springboks set to face Argentina in RWC warm-up clash

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

Argentina's rugby union, UAR, made the announcement over the New Year. The World champions will face the Pumas on 5th August at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium in a fixture that is not part of a reduced 2023 Rugby Championship.

"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.

The announcement also included the Pumas' three Rugby Championship clashes: The All Blacks in Mendoza on 8 July, followed by a trip to Australia and then South Africa.

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