South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus refused to blame Manie Libbok for the surprise 29-28 Rugby Championship defeat in Argentina on Saturday after the flyhalf missed a kick from virtually in front of the posts to win the game.

Fly-half Manie Libbok misses a kick from virtually in front of the posts to win the game in the last minute. Read more at straitstimes.com.

With a return fixture to come next week, Erasmus has rested a couple of key figures, with Siya Kolisi in the coaches’ box rather than on the pitch as he manages a facial injury. Argentina may therefore spy an opportunity to cause a shock — the hosts are full of confidence after producing a record win against Australia a fortnight ago.

A late penalty could have won them the game, but South Africa can still win the title if they get one point from the return match next week.

The Boks have never won six in a row in the Rugby Championship, and they've never won the tournament with a match to spare, but they have the opportunity to achieve both of these feats against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday and turn next weekend's finale against the Pumas in Nelspruit into a celebratory affair.