{"id":13902,"date":"2012-08-26T03:16:36","date_gmt":"2012-08-26T01:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/08\/update-2-rugby-south-africa-deny-argentina-a-remarkable-victory\/"},"modified":"2012-08-26T03:16:36","modified_gmt":"2012-08-26T01:16:36","slug":"update-2-rugby-south-africa-deny-argentina-a-remarkable-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/update-2-rugby-south-africa-deny-argentina-a-remarkable-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE 2-Rugby-South Africa deny Argentina a remarkable victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MENDOZA, Argentina<\/span> Aug 25 (Reuters) – Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over South Africa in their second Rugby Championship match on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw.<\/p>\n

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The match had looked like ending in a perfect home debut for the Pumas, famously tough opponents on Argentine soil long before their entry into their first annual major tournament.<\/p>\n

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Argentina dominated a first half in which the Springboks, who had beaten them 27-6 at home last weekend, were given little chance to display the running strengths they have honed in Super 15 rugby.<\/p>\n

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South Africa’s coach Heyneke Meyer pointed to the difficulty his players had endured with Argentina’s more classical test game, played tight and close to the forwards.<\/p>\n

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“We had a lot of youngsters in the team, with not all that much experience, but it’s not an excuse. Technically we werent good enough at the breakdown,” he said.<\/p>\n

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“We can play much better These players are more used to Super 15 rugby. The Pumas play a European game.<\/p>\n

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“I’m sorry the way we played didn’t honour the great welcome we have had in Mendoza. The people here can be proud of their team.”<\/p>\n

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Springboks captain and centre Jean de Villiers said: “It was a very frustrating game for the outside backs, we didn’t get too much ball.
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