Tomas Albornoz's Late Penalty Seals Thrilling Win for Argentina Over South Africa

Tomas Albornoz's 11th-minute penalty secured Argentina a 29-28 victory over South Africa in the Rugby Championship. Despite a late missed penalty by South Africa's Manie Libbok, the Springboks lead the table with 19 points. Argentina's win keeps their championship hopes alive ahead of the final match in Nelspruit.

In a dramatic turn of events, flyhalf Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes before the final whistle, securing Argentina a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa in scorching Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

This win maintains Argentina's chances of claiming the Rugby Championship title. Despite a late miss by flyhalf Manie Libbok, the Springboks lead the table with 19 points, while Argentina follows with 14. The final showdown in Nelspruit next Saturday will decide the ultimate champion.

Argentina executed four tries through Mateo Carreras, Pablo Matera, Joel Sclavi, and Albornoz, overturning a 17-0 deficit into a halftime lead. Despite South Africa's multiple roster changes and initial performance dominance, they succumbed to their first loss of this year's championship, missing another opportunity to secure their fifth Southern Hemisphere crown.

(With inputs from agencies.)