2024 Argentina vs South Africa

Handrè Pollard Becomes Springboks Rugby No.2 All-Time Scorer

Handrè Pollard Becomes Springboks Rugby No.2 All-Time Scorer

Handrè Pollard became the second all-time leading scorer in South Africa Rugby history during a recent Rugby Championship match against Argentina.

Sep 21, 2024 by Joe Harrington
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup hero Handrè Pollard moved into second place in South Africa Rugby history book when he connected on an extra point against Argentina in the 13 minute of their match Sept. 21. 

Pollard, who plays professionally for the Leicester Tigers and once was the highest-paid rugby player in the world, scored his 743rd career point against Los Pumas in Argentina. It was his fourth points of the game when he nailed the extra point in The Rugby Championship match. 

If South Africa wins the match, they outright win The Rugby Championship. 

Pollard has helped the Springboks win two Rugby World Cups, in 2019 and 2023. In 2023, Pollard didn't miss a kick as the Springboks captured the championship. 

On Sept. 21, he moved passed Morne Steyn on the list. He trails legendary Springbok Percy Montgomery, who scored 893 points. 

Pollard added three more points at the 17 minute. 

Springboks Rugby Fans React To Handrè Pollard Becoming No. 2 On The Scoring List

How To Watch South Africa Vs. Argentina Rugby

The Rugby Championship will be streaming in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

That includes games from Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

Match replays, highlights and more will be on both platforms. 

South Africa Springboks Lineup

  1. Ox Nche
  2. Malcolm Marx
  3. Thomas du Toit
  4. Salmaan Moerat
  5. Ruan Nortje
  6. Marco van Staden
  7. Ben-Jason Dixon
  8. Jasper Wiese
  9. Cobus Reinach
  10. Handre Pollard
  11. Makazole Mapimpi
  12. Lukhanyo Am
  13. Jesse Kriel
  14. Kurt-Lee Arendse
  15. Aphelele Fassi

Substitutes: 16. Jan-Hendrik Wessels 17. Gerhard Steenekamp 18. Vincent Koch 19. Eben Etzebeth 20. Elrigh Louw 21. Kwagga Smith 22. Jaden Hendrikse 23. Manie Libbok

Argentina Rugby Lineup

  1. Thomas Gallo
  2. Julian Montoya
  3. Joel Sclavi
  4. Franco Molina
  5. Pedro Rubiolo
  6. Pablo Matera
  7. Marcos Kremer
  8. Joaquin Oviedo
  9. Gonzalo Bertranou
  10. Tomas Albornoz
  11. Mateo Carreras
  12. Santiago Chocobares
  13. Lucio Cinti
  14. Bautista Delguy
  15. Juan Cruz Mallia

Substitutes: 16. Ignacio Ruiz 17. Ignacio Calles 18. Pedro Delgado 19. Guido Petti 20. Juan Martin Gonzalez 21. Gonzalo Garcia 22. Santiago Carreras 23. Matias Moroni

South Africa Vs. Argentina Rugby Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 4:55 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.

South Africa World Rugby Ranking

 The Springboks are ranked No. 1 in the world with 93.58 points.

Argentina World Rugby Ranking

Argentina is ranked No. 7 in the world with 82.49 points.

South Africa Rugby Schedule 2024

Argentina Rugby Schedule 2024

World Rugby Rankings 2024

  1. South Africa, 93.58
  2. Ireland, 92.12
  3. New Zealand, 88.25
  4. France, 86.96
  5. England, 85.40
  6. Scotland, 82.82
  7. Argentina, 81.49
  8. Italy, 78.98
  9. Australia, 79.78
  10. Fiji, 78.43
  11. Wales, 76.04
  12. Georgia, 74.10
  13. Japan, 73.53
  14. Samoa, 72.30
  15. Portugal, 70.61
  16. Tonga, 68.12
  17. Uruguay, 67.39
  18. Spain, 66.29
  19. USA, 66.08
  20. Romania, 62.62

The Rugby Championship 2024 Fixtures

August 10

August 17

August 31

September 7

September 21

September 28

Where To Watch Rugby Internationals 2024?

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South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and England will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2024?

The Rugby Championship will be streaming in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Match replays, highlights and more will be on both platforms. 

How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby

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FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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