Lucky Maree
It is in the first minute that Luciano Gonzalez powers over the line with four Blitzboks hang off him and no more than a minute later the Pumas scored again to take a 12 point lead.
There is some hope for South Africa as JC Pretorius goes over in the corner and shortly afterwards, Angelo Davids scores a beauty, with the scores even at halftime.
In spite of the Blitzboks remaining in contention on the scoreboard, they look as if they’re going through the motions and hoping for the match to end – one way or another.
The playmakers, like Ronald Brown and Selvyn Davids never step up and the powerful wings never get unleashed.
The game ends in a seven point victory for Argentina, and in front of a silenced Cape Town Stadium, the Bltizboks leave the field.
Neil Powell’s career with the Blitzboks, ends as they say, not with a bang, but with a whimper.
Argentina score again. 26-19.
Argentina 26-19 South Africa
Argentina tries: Matías Osadczuk, Lluciano Gonzalez, Lluciano Gonzalez, Joaquin De La Vega
Conversions: three
South Africa tries: JC Pretorius, Angelo Davids, Shaun Williams
Conversions: two
