El Campeonato de Rugby 2021 fue la decimoctava edición de la competencia anual del hemisferio sur , en la que participaron Argentina , Australia , Nueva Zelanda y Sudáfrica . Los Springboks regresaron al torneo después de un año en 2020 debido a las restricciones de viaje del gobierno sudafricano y las preocupaciones por el bienestar y la seguridad de los jugadores relacionadas con COVID-19. [1] El torneo volvió a su ventana normal de agosto, comenzó el 14 de agosto y concluyó el 2 de octubre.
Con las continuas restricciones relacionadas con la pandemia de COVID-19 , la mayor parte del torneo se llevó a cabo en Australia y Nueva Zelanda, y Sudáfrica también organizó dos juegos, sus dos partidos contra Argentina en las dos primeras rondas. [2]
La competencia fue operada por SANZAAR , una empresa conjunta de las uniones nacionales de los cuatro países, y conocida por razones de patrocinio como The Castle Rugby Championship en Sudáfrica, The Fortinet Rugby Championship en Nueva Zelanda, The eToro Rugby Championship en Australia y The Zurich. Campeonato de Rugby en Argentina. [3]
El 3 de agosto, el calendario original se modificó debido a las restricciones de viaje impuestas en Nueva Zelanda, lo que significa que la primera y la segunda prueba entre Australia y Nueva Zelanda (Bledisloe 2 y 3) se invirtieron y reorganizaron, y Nueva Zelanda jugaría en Eden Park en lugar de Estadio Sky . Las restricciones también significaron que Nueva Zelanda no albergaría sus pruebas contra Argentina, y ahora se jugará en Australia. [4]
El Campeonato de Rugby 2021 se convirtió en la primera competencia internacional en incluir los nuevos juicios de leyes globales de rugby de World Rugby, diseñados para respaldar la misión prioritaria de reducción del impacto en la cabeza y posibles avances en el bienestar en todo el juego. [5] Para algunas de las adaptaciones de la ley, se habían probado previamente a nivel de Super Rugby en Australia y Nueva Zelanda; la salida de la línea de gol y el 50:22, mientras que los otros son nuevos para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de lesiones en la avería. Además, fuera de los juicios de la ley global de World Rugby, el Rugby Championship de este año también probará una tarjeta roja de 20 minutos que, al igual que la salida de la línea de gol y 50:22, se había utilizado en los respectivos torneos de Super Rugby de Australia y Nueva Zelanda. [6]
El 24 de agosto, se anunció que todos los juegos de las rondas 3-6 se realizarían en Queensland , Australia. [7] Esto se produjo después de que las restricciones de COVID en Nueva Zelanda significaran que Sudáfrica (y Argentina, que ya estaban listos para jugar contra los All Blacks en un lugar neutral) no pudieron viajar a Nueva Zelanda. Además, debido a la incertidumbre sobre el programa original programado para el Campeonato, los All Blacks también retrasaron su viaje a Australia para el choque de la segunda ronda en Perth. [8]
Nueva Zelanda ganó el campeonato después de la victoria 19-17 contra Sudáfrica el 25 de septiembre. [9] [10]
Eden Park , Auckland Asistencia: 25,121 Árbitro: Brendon Pickerill ( Nueva Zelanda ) [a]
Nueva Zelanda
Australia
pensión completa
15
Damian McKenzie
56 '
RW
14
Will Jordan
jefe
13
Rieko Ioane
IC
12
David Havili
LW
11
Sevu Reece
FH
10
Richie Mo'unga
63 '
SH
9
Aaron Smith
67 '
N8
8
Ardie Savea
41 ' a 51 '
70 '
DE
7
Dalton Papalii
BF
6
Akira Ioane
RL
5
Sam Whitelock ( c )
LL
4
Brodie Retallick
61 '
TP
3
Nepo Laulala
61 '
HK
2
Codie Taylor
61 '
LP
1
George Bower
52 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Samisoni Taukei'aho
61 '
PR
17
Karl Tu'inukuafe
52 '
PR
18
Angus Ta'avao
61 '
LK
19
Scott Barrett
61 '
Florida
20
Luke Jacobson
70 '
SH
21
TJ Perenara
67 '
FH
22
Beauden Barrett
63 '
pensión completa
23
Jordie Barrett
56 '
Entrenador:
Ian Foster
pensión completa
15
Tom Banks
RW
14
Andrew Kellaway
jefe
13
Cazador Paisami
65 '
IC
12
Matt Toomua
LW
11
Marika Koroibete
67 '
FH
10
Noah Lolesio
SH
9
Tate McDermott
65 '
N8
8
Rob Valetini
DE
7
Michael Hooper ( c )
BF
6
Lachlan Swinton
61 '
RL
5
Matt Philip
LL
4
Darcy Swain
49 '
TP
3
Allan Alaalatoa
52 '
HK
2
Brandon Paenga-Amosa
57 '
LP
1
Zapatilla James
48 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Jordan Uelese
57 '
PR
17
Scott Sio
48 '
PR
18
Taniela Tupou
52 '
LK
19
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
49 '
N8
20
Harry Wilson
61 '
SH
21
Nic White
65 '
CE
22
Len Ikitau
65 '
CE
23
Reece Hodge
67 '
Entrenador:
Dave Rennie
Árbitros asistentes: Paul Williams ( Nueva Zelanda ) Mike Fraser ( Nueva Zelanda ) Oficial de partido de televisión: Glenn Newman ( Nueva Zelanda )
Notas:
Nueva Zelanda anotó su mayor cantidad de puntos contra Australia, anteriormente 54 en 2017.
Nueva Zelanda retiene la Copa Bledisloe .
14 de agosto de 2021 17:05 SAST ( UTC + 02 )
(1 BP) Sudáfrica
32-12
Argentina
Prueba: Reinach 14 'c Fassi 18' m Hendrikse 78 'm Con: E. Jantjies (1/2) 15' Pluma: E. Jantjies (5/5) 2 ', 23', 37 ', 47', 58 '
Reporte
Corral: Sánchez (4/4) 17 ', 35', 40 ', 43'
Estadio Nelson Mandela Bay , Port Elizabeth Asistencia: 0 Árbitro: Andrew Brace ( Irlanda )
Sudáfrica
Argentina
pensión completa
15
Damian Willemse
RW
14
Sbu Nkosi
jefe
13
Jesse Kriel
IC
12
François Steyn
LW
11
Aphelele Fassi
FH
10
Elton Jantjies
72 '
SH
9
Cobus Reinach
72 '
N8
8
Jasper Wiese
62 '
BF
7
Kwagga Smith
DE
6
Siya Kolisi ( c )
53 '
RL
5
Lood de Jager
LL
4
Eben Etzebeth
67 '
TP
3
Wilco Louw
44 '
HK
2
Joseph Dweba
44 '
LP
1
Buey Nché
51 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Malcolm Marx
44 '
PR
17
Trevor Nyakane
51 '
PR
18
Vincent Koch
44 '
LK
19
Marvin Orie
67 '
Florida
20
Marco van Staden
53 '
Florida
21
Dan du Preez
62 '
SH
22
Jaden Hendrikse
72 '
FH
23
Morné Steyn
72 '
Entrenador:
Jacques Nienaber
pensión completa
15
Santiago Carreras
RW
14
Bautista Delguy
jefe
13
Santiago Chocobares
IC
12
Jerónimo de la Fuente
53 '
LW
11
Matías Moroni
FH
10
Nicolás Sánchez
66 '
SH
9
Felipe Ezcurra
53 '
N8
8
Rodrigo Bruni
DE
7
Facundo Isa
58 '
BF
6
Pablo Matera
RL
5
Marcos Kremer
51 '
LL
4
Guido Petti
TP
3
Francisco Gómez Kodela
58 '
HK
2
Julián Montoya ( c )
72 '
LP
1
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
58 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Facundo Bosch
72 '
PR
17
Carlos Muzzio
58 '
PR
18
Santiago Medrano
58 '
LK
19
Tomás Lavanini
51 '
LK
20
Matias Alemanno
58 '
SH
21
Gonzalo Bertranou
53 '
FH
22
Domingo Miotti
66 '
GT
23
Sebastián Cancelliere
53 '
Entrenador:
Mario Ledesma
Árbitros asistentes: Karl Dickson ( Inglaterra ) AJ Jacobs ( Sudáfrica ) Oficial de televisión del partido: Tom Foley ( Inglaterra )
Notas:
Herschel Jantjies (Sudáfrica) había sido nombrado en el banco pero se retiró antes del partido debido a una lesión y fue reemplazado por Jaden Hendrikse .
Joseph Dweba y Jaden Hendrikse (Sudáfrica) y Carlos Muzzio (Argentina) hicieron su debut internacional.
Árbitros asistentes: Jordan Way ( Australia ) Graham Cooper ( Australia ) Oficial de partido de televisión: Brett Cronan ( Australia )
Notas:
Samu Kerevi (Australia) se convirtió en el primer jugador australiano en jugar para los Wallabies después de una enmienda a la ley de Giteau que permitía elegir a tres jugadores con menos del límite de 60 partidos de prueba.
Jordie Barrett (Nueva Zelanda) se convirtió en el primer jugador a nivel internacional en recibir una tarjeta roja en 20 minutos.
Esta fue la primera victoria de Nueva Zelanda en un partido y su primera victoria sobre Australia en Perth .
Esta fue la primera derrota de Australia en Perth desde 2009 cuando perdió ante Sudáfrica 25–32 en el Tri Nations 2009 en Subiaco Oval .
Ronda 3
12 de septiembre de 2021 17:05 AEST ( UTC + 10 )
(1 BP) New Zealand
39–0
Argentina
Try: R. Ioane 9' c Reece 36' m Papalii 40+2' c Jacobson (2) 45' c, 69' c Con: B. Barrett (1/2) 10' J. Barrett (3/3) 40+4', 47', 69' Pen: B. Barrett (1/1) 33' J. Barrett (1/1) 77'
Report
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
New Zealand
Argentina
FB
15
Jordie Barrett
RW
14
Sevu Reece
OC
13
Rieko Ioane
IC
12
David Havili
49'
LW
11
George Bridge
FH
10
Beauden Barrett
49'
SH
9
TJ Perenara
60'
N8
8
Luke Jacobson
OF
7
Dalton Papalii
BF
6
Akira Ioane
64 '
RL
5
Scott Barrett
57 '
LL
4
Brodie Retallick ( c )
TP
3
Nepo Laulala
49 '
HK
2
Asafo Aumua
43 '
LP
1
Karl Tu'inukuafe
2 '
11 '
49 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Samisoni Taukei'aho
43 '
PR
17
Joe Moody
2 '
11 '
49 '
PR
18
Tyrel Lomax
49 '
LK
19
Tupou Vaa'i
57 '
Florida
20
Ethan Blackadder
64 '
SH
21
Brad Weber
60 '
pensión completa
22
Damian McKenzie
49 '
CE
23
Quinn Tupaea
49 '
Entrenador:
Ian Foster
pensión completa
15
Juan Cruz Mallía
RW
14
Bautista Delguy
jefe
13
Matías Moroni
50 '
IC
12
Jerónimo de la Fuente
62 '
LW
11
Santiago Cordero
FH
10
Nicolás Sánchez
35 ' a 38 '
52 '
SH
9
Gonzalo Bertranou
N8
8
Rodrigo Bruni
52 '
DE
7
Marcos Kremer
BF
6
Pablo Matera
40 ' a 50 '
RL
5
Matías Alemanno
LL
4
Guido Petti
49 '
TP
3
Santiago Medrano
57 '
HK
2
Julián Montoya ( c )
60 '
LP
1
Facundo Gigena
57 '
66 '
77 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Facundo Bosch
60 '
PR
17
Carlos Muzzio
66 ' a 76 '
57 '
PR
18
Enrique Pieretto
57 '
LK
19
Tomás Lavanini
49 '
Florida
20
Juan Martín González
52 '
66 '
77 '
SH
21
Gonzalo García
62 '
CE
22
Santiago Chocobares
50 '
pensión completa
23
Emiliano Boffelli
35 '
38 '
52 '
Entrenador:
Mario Ledesma
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Graham Cooper (Australia) Television match official: Brett Cronan (Australia)
Notes:
Anton Lienert-Brown (New Zealand) was named to start but withdrew ahead of kick off and was replaced by Rieko Ioane, Quinn Tupaea replaced Ioane on the bench.
Gonzalo García (Argentina) made his international debut.
Nicolás Sánchez became Argentina's most capped player with 90, surpassing Agustín Creevy's record of 89 caps.
This was New Zealand's first win in Queensland since 2014 when they beat Australia 29–28 in the 2014 third Bledisloe Cup match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
12 September 2021 20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
(1 BP) South Africa
26–28
Australia
Try: Mbonambi 27' m Marx (2) 58' c, 71' m Con: Pollard (1/2) 59' Pen: Pollard (3/5) 5', 11', 45'
Report
Try: Kellaway 16' c Con: Cooper (1/1) 17' Pen: Cooper (7/7) 7', 13', 32', 40', 52', 62', 80+1'
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast [d] Attendance: 15,191 Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
South Africa
Australia
FB
15
Willie le Roux
51' to 61'
RW
14
Sbu Nkosi
OC
13
Lukhanyo Am
IC
12
Damian de Allende
LW
11
Makazole Mapimpi
FH
10
Handré Pollard
65'
SH
9
Faf de Klerk
76'
N8
8
Duane Vermeulen
52'
BF
7
Franco Mostert
OF
6
Siya Kolisi (c)
15 ' a 25 '
54 '
RL
5
Lood de Jager
68 '
LL
4
Eben Etzebeth
52 '
68 '
TP
3
Frans Malherbe
52 '
HK
2
Bongi Mbonambi
46 '
LP
1
Steven Kitshoff
56 '
Reemplazos:
HK
dieciséis
Malcolm Marx
56 '
PR
17
Buey Nché
56 '
PR
18
Vincent Koch
52 '
Florida
19
Marco van Staden
54 '
Florida
20
Kwagga Smith
52 '
N8
21
Jasper Wiese
52 '
SH
22
Herschel Jantjies
76 '
FH
23
Damian Willemse
65 '
Entrenador:
Jacques Nienaber
pensión completa
15
Tom Banks
73 '
RW
14
Andrew Kellaway
62 '
jefe
13
Len Ikitau
IC
12
Samu Kerevi
LW
11
Marika Koroibete
FH
10
Quade Cooper
SH
9
Tate McDermott
40 '
N8
8
Rob Valetini
63 '
68 '
DE
7
Michael Hooper ( c )
BF
6
Lachlan Swinton
59'
RL
5
Matt Philip
26' to 36'
LL
4
Izack Rodda
73'
TP
3
Allan Alaalatoa
55'
HK
2
Folau Fainga'a
57' to 67'
68'
LP
1
Angus Bell
47'
Replacements:
HK
16
Feleti Kaitu'u
63'
PR
17
James Slipper
47'
PR
18
Taniela Tupou
55'
LK
19
Rob Leota
73'
FL
20
Pete Samu
59'
SH
21
Nic White
40'
CE
22
Reece Hodge
73'
CE
23
Jordan Petaia
62'
Coach:
Dave Rennie
Player of the Match Samu Kerevi (Australia)
Assistant referees: Damon Murphy (Australia) Jordan Way (Australia) Television match official: Matthew Carley (England)
Notes:
Allan Alaalatoa and Reece Hodge (both Australia) earned their 50th test caps.
Feleti Kaitu'u and Rob Leota (both Australia) made their international debuts.
Round 4
18 September 2021 17:05 AEST (UTC+10)
(1 BP) Australia
30–17
South Africa
Try: Ikitau (2) 13' m, 20' c Koroibete (2) 61' c, 67' m Con: Cooper (2/4) 22', 63' Pen: Cooper (2/2) 28', 50'
Report
Try: Am 41' m Pen: Pollard (4/4) 17', 26', 31', 37'
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 40,000 Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
FB
15
Tom Banks
27'
RW
14
Andrew Kellaway
OC
13
Len Ikitau
IC
12
Samu Kerevi
LW
11
Marika Koroibete
71'
FH
10
Quade Cooper
SH
9
Nic White
59'
N8
8
Rob Valetini
BF
7
Michael Hooper (c)
OF
6
Lachlan Swinton
32' to 42'
48'
RL
5
Matt Philip
LL
4
Izack Rodda
63'
TP
3
Taniela Tupou
77'
HK
2
Folau Fainga'a
54'
LP
1
James Slipper
54'
Replacements:
HK
16
Feleti Kaitu'u
54'
PR
17
Angus Bell
54'
PR
18
Tom Robertson
77'
LK
19
Darcy Swain
63'
FL
20
Pete Samu
48'
SH
21
Tate McDermott
59'
CE
22
Reece Hodge
27'
CE
23
Jordan Petaia
71'
Coach:
Dave Rennie
FB
15
Willie le Roux
78'
RW
14
Sbu Nkosi
OC
13
Lukhanyo Am
IC
12
Damian de Allende
LW
11
Makazole Mapimpi
FH
10
Handré Pollard
SH
9
Faf de Klerk
12' to 22'
63'
N8
8
Duane Vermeulen
32'
40'
68'
BF
7
Franco Mostert
OF
6
Siya Kolisi (c)
68'
RL
5
Marvin Orie
46'
LL
4
Eben Etzebeth
TP
3
Frans Malherbe
46'
HK
2
Bongi Mbonambi
46'
LP
1
Trevor Nyakane
24'
32'
46'
Replacements:
HK
16
Malcolm Marx
46'
PR
17
Steven Kitshoff
24'
32'
46'
PR
18
Vincent Koch
46'
FL
19
Marco van Staden
68'
FL
20
Kwagga Smith
46'
N8
21
Jasper Wiese
78'
32'
40'
68'
SH
22
Herschel Jantjies
63'
FH
23
Damian Willemse
78'
Coach:
Jacques Nienaber
Player of the Match Samu Kerevi (Australia)
Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (England) Graham Cooper (Australia) Television match official: Brett Cronan (Australia)
Notes:
Michael Hooper captained the Wallabies for a record breaking 60th time, surpassing the previous record of 59 set by George Gregan.
Australia win back-to-back matches against South Africa for the first time since their 2015/2016 victories.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville [e] Attendance: 25,000 Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
FB
15
Jordie Barrett
RW
14
Will Jordan
57'
OC
13
Rieko Ioane
IC
12
David Havili
LW
11
George Bridge
70'
FH
10
Beauden Barrett
SH
9
TJ Perenara
64'
N8
8
Ardie Savea (c)
OF
7
Ethan Blackadder
BF
6
Akira Ioane
69'
RL
5
Scott Barrett
67'
LL
4
Brodie Retallick
TP
3
Nepo Laulala
57'
HK
2
Codie Taylor
63'
LP
1
Joe Moody
57'
Replacements:
HK
16
Samisoni Taukei'aho
63'
PR
17
Karl Tu'inukuafe
57'
PR
18
Ofa Tu'ungafasi
57'
LK
19
Patrick Tuipulotu
67'
FL
20
Hoskins Sotutu
69'
SH
21
Brad Weber
64'
FB
22
Damian McKenzie
57'
CE
23
Quinn Tupaea
70'
Coach:
Ian Foster
FB
15
Willie le Roux
RW
14
Sbu Nkosi
34' to 44'
OC
13
Lukhanyo Am
IC
12
Damian de Allende
68'
LW
11
Makazole Mapimpi
FH
10
Handré Pollard
SH
9
Faf de Klerk
75'
N8
8
Duane Vermeulen
BF
7
Kwagga Smith
63'
OF
6
Siya Kolisi (c)
RL
5
Lood de Jager
LL
4
Eben Etzebeth
54'
TP
3
Frans Malherbe
63'
HK
2
Bongi Mbonambi
40'
LP
1
Trevor Nyakane
40'
Replacements:
HK
16
Malcolm Marx
40'
PR
17
Steven Kitshoff
40'
PR
18
Vincent Koch
63'
LK
19
Franco Mostert
54'
FL
20
Marco van Staden
63'
SH
21
Herschel Jantjies
75'
FH
22
Elton Jantjies
CE
23
Frans Steyn
68'
Coach:
Jacques Nienaber
Assistant referees: Jordan Way (Australia) Reuben Keane (Australia) Television match official: Damon Murphy (Australia)
Notes:
Luke Jacobson was named to start but withdrew ahead of kick-off with Ethan Blackadder replacing him in the starting XV. Hoskins Sotutu replaced Blackadder on the bench.
Trevor Nyakane (South Africa) earned his 50th test cap.
This was the 100th meeting between these two nations.
New Zealand retain the Freedom Cup.
25 September 2021 20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Australia
27–8
Argentina
Try: Hodge 5' c Kerevi 19' c Kellaway 69' c Con: Cooper (2/2) 7', 19' O'Connor (1/1) 71' Pen: Cooper (1/1) 32' O'Connor (1/1) 60'
Report
Try: Montoya 43' m Pen: Boffelli (1/3) 21'
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville [f] Attendance: 23,184 Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
Australia
Argentina
FB
15
Reece Hodge
73'
RW
14
Andrew Kellaway
OC
13
Len Ikitau
IC
12
Samu Kerevi
LW
11
Marika Koroibete
FH
10
Quade Cooper
57'
SH
9
Nic White
57'
N8
8
Rob Valetini
BF
7
Michael Hooper (c)
OF
6
Rob Leota
52'
RL
5
Matt Philip
61'
LL
4
Izack Rodda
TP
3
Taniela Tupou
67'
HK
2
Folau Fainga'a
71'
LP
1
James Slipper
52'
Replacements:
HK
16
Feleti Kaitu'u
71'
PR
17
Angus Bell
52'
PR
18
Tom Robertson
67'
LK
19
Darcy Swain
61'
FL
20
Pete Samu
52'
SH
21
Tate McDermott
57'
FH
22
James O'Connor
57'
CE
23
Jordan Petaia
73'
Coach:
Dave Rennie
FB
15
Juan Cruz Mallía
73'
RW
14
Santiago Cordero
52'
OC
13
Lucio Cinti
IC
12
Santiago Chocobares
LW
11
Emiliano Boffelli
FH
10
Santiago Carreras
SH
9
Gonzalo Bertranou
N8
8
Pablo Matera
OF
7
Marcos Kremer
56' to 66'
67'
BF
6
Juan Martín González
RL
5
Tomás Lavanini
LL
4
Matías Alemanno
47'
TP
3
Santiago Medrano
71'
HK
2
Julián Montoya (c)
73'
LP
1
Facundo Gigena
39' 40' 61'
Replacements:
HK
16
Santiago Socino
73'
PR
17
Rodrigo Martínez
39' 40' 61'
PR
18
Enrique Pieretto
71'
LK
19
Guido Petti
47'
N8
20
Joaquín Oviedo
67'
SH
21
Gonzalo García
FH
22
Domingo Miotti
73'
WG
23
Mateo Carreras
52'
Coach:
Mario Ledesma
Player of the Match: Samu Kerevi (Australia)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) Nic Berry (Australia) Television match official: Brett Cronan (Australia)
Notes:
Mateo Carreras, Rodrigo Martínez and Joaquín Oviedo (all Argentina) made their international debuts.
Try: Fainga'a 26' m Kellaway (3) 33' c, 53' c, 57' m Kerevi 42' m Con: Cooper (2/5) 34', 55' Pen: Cooper (1/1) 10'
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast [g] Attendance: 20,441 Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
FB
15
Juan Cruz Mallía
RW
14
Matías Moroni
OC
13
Lucio Cinti
63'
IC
12
Santiago Chocobares
LW
11
Emiliano Boffelli
FH
10
Santiago Carreras
SH
9
Gonzalo Bertranou
60'
N8
8
Rodrigo Bruni
59'
OF
7
Marcos Kremer
61'
75'
BF
6
Juan Martín González
75'
RL
5
Tomás Lavanini
26' to 36'
LL
4
Guido Petti
TP
3
Enrique Pieretto
51'
HK
2
Julián Montoya (c)
LP
1
Rodrigo Martínez
51'
Replacements:
HK
16
Facundo Bosch
PR
17
Thomas Gallo
51'
PR
18
Eduardo Bello
51'
LK
19
Matías Alemanno
61'
FL
20
Francisco Gorrissen
59'
SH
21
Gonzalo García
60'
FH
22
Domingo Miotti
WG
23
Mateo Carreras
63'
Coach:
Mario Ledesma
FB
15
Reece Hodge
RW
14
Jordan Petaia
67'
OC
13
Len Ikitau
IC
12
Samu Kerevi
51'
LW
11
Andrew Kellaway
FH
10
Quade Cooper
59'
SH
9
Nic White
59'
N8
8
Rob Valetini
BF
7
Michael Hooper (c)
80+1'
OF
6
Pete Samu
55'
RL
5
Darcy Swain
77'
LL
4
Izack Rodda
49'
77'
TP
3
Taniela Tupou
62'
HK
2
Folau Fainga'a
LP
1
James Slipper
49'
Replacements:
HK
16
Lachlan Lonergan
67'
PR
17
Angus Bell
49'
PR
18
Greg Holmes
62'
LK
19
Matt Philip
49'
FL
20
Sean McMahon
55'
SH
21
Jake Gordon
59'
FH
22
James O'Connor
59'
WG
23
Tom Wright
51'
Coach:
Dave Rennie
Assistant referees: Nic Berry (Australia) Jordan Way (Australia) Television match official: James Leckie (Australia)
Notes:
Eduardo Bello and Thomas Gallo (Argentina) both made their international debuts.
Greg Holmes becomes the oldest player to represent the Wallabies at the age of 38 years and 113 days surpassing Tony Miller's record by one day.
Australia win four matches in the Rugby Championship for the first time, while also winning four consecutive test matches (in any competition) for the first time since 2017.
2 October 2021 20:05 AEST (UTC+10)
South Africa
31–29
New Zealand (1 BP)
Try: de Allende 5' m Mapimpi 51' m Pen: Pollard (4/5) 11', 23', 40', 44' E. Jantjies (2/2) 57', 80+2' Drop: E. Jantjies (1/1) 76'
Report
Try: Reece 12' m Savea 27' c Weber 32' m Con: J. Barrett (1/3) 28' Pen: J. Barrett (4/4) 8', 66', 75', 78'
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast [h] Attendance: 20,441 Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
FB
15
Willie le Roux
40'
RW
14
Sbu Nkosi
47'
OC
13
Lukhanyo Am
IC
12
Damian de Allende
LW
11
Makazole Mapimpi
FH
10
Handré Pollard
SH
9
Faf de Klerk
65'
N8
8
Duane Vermeulen
BF
7
Kwagga Smith
OF
6
Siya Kolisi (c)
55'
RL
5
Lood de Jager
50'
73'
LL
4
Eben Etzebeth
73'
TP
3
Trevor Nyakane
38'
HK
2
Bongi Mbonambi
38'
LP
1
Ox Nché
38'
Replacements:
HK
16
Malcolm Marx
38'
PR
17
Steven Kitshoff
38'
PR
18
Vincent Koch
38'
LK
19
Franco Mostert
50'
N8
20
Jasper Wiese
55'
SH
21
Herschel Jantjies
65'
FH
22
Elton Jantjies
47'
CE
23
Frans Steyn
40'
Coach:
Jacques Nienaber
FB
15
Jordie Barrett
RW
14
Sevu Reece
OC
13
Anton Lienert-Brown
IC
12
David Havili
65'
LW
11
Rieko Ioane
FH
10
Beauden Barrett
65'
SH
9
Brad Weber
57'
N8
8
Luke Jacobson
49'
OF
7
Ardie Savea (c)
BF
6
Akira Ioane
RL
5
Scott Barrett
40'
LL
4
Brodie Retallick
TP
3
Nepo Laulala
57'
HK
2
Codie Taylor
57'
LP
1
Joe Moody
57'
Replacements:
HK
16
Asafo Aumua
57'
PR
17
George Bower
57'
PR
18
Ofa Tu'ungafasi
57'
LK
19
Patrick Tuipulotu
40'
FL
20
Ethan Blackadder
49'
SH
21
TJ Perenara
57'
FH
22
Richie Mo'unga
65'
FB
23
Damian McKenzie
65'
Coach:
Ian Foster
Assistant referees: Damon Murphy (Australia) Jordan Way (Australia) Television match official: Brett Cronan (Australia)
Notes:
South Africa come from behind at half-time (14-20) for the first time against New Zealand since their 24–23 win in 1998.
This was South Africa's first win over New Zealand and their first win against New Zealand outside South Africa since 2018 when they beat New Zealand 36–34 in the 2018 Rugby Championship round match at New Zealand's Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
This was South Africa's first game victory in Australia and in Queensland since 2013, when they beat Australia 38-12 during the 2013 Rugby Championship round match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
Statistics
Points scorers
Pos
Name
Team
Pts
1
Handré Pollard
South Africa
66
2
Jordie Barrett
New Zealand
53
3
Quade Cooper
Australia
47
4
Andrew Kellaway
Australia
35
5
Elton Jantjies
South Africa
26
6
Emiliano Boffelli
Argentina
23
7
Beauden Barrett
New Zealand
17
8
David Havili
New Zealand
15
Will Jordan
New Zealand
Sevu Reece
New Zealand
Malcolm Marx
South Africa
Try scorers
Pos
Name
Team
Tries
1
Andrew Kellaway
Australia
7
2
David Havili
New Zealand
3
Will Jordan
New Zealand
Sevu Reece
New Zealand
Malcolm Marx
South Africa
6
Folau Fainga'a
Australia
2
Thomas Gallo
Argentina
Len Ikitau
Australia
Rieko Ioane
New Zealand
Luke Jacobson
New Zealand
Samu Kerevi
Australia
Marika Koroibete
Australia
Makazole Mapimpi
South Africa
Ardie Savea
New Zealand
Codie Taylor
New Zealand
Squads
Nation
Head coach
Captain(s)
Argentina
Mario Ledesma
Julián Montoya
Australia
Dave Rennie
Michael Hooper
New Zealand
Ian Foster
Sam Whitelock
South Africa
Jacques Nienaber
Siya Kolisi
Note: Ages, caps and clubs/franchises are of 14 August 2021 – the starting date of the tournament
Argentina
On 29 July, Argentina announced a 47-man roster for the 2021 Rugby Championship.[12] On 30 September, Pablo Matera, Sebastián Cancelliere, Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, Felipe Ezcurra, Santiago Medrano and Santiago Socino were expelled from the tournament for breaching COVID-19 protocols.[13]
Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.
Player
Position
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Club/province
Facundo Bosch
Hooker
(1991-08-08)8 August 1991 (aged 30)
5
La Rochelle
Julián Montoya (c)
Hooker
(1993-10-29)29 October 1993 (aged 27)
66
Leicester Tigers
Ignacio Ruiz
Hooker
(2001-01-03)3 January 2001 (aged 20)
0
Jaguares XV
Santiago Socino
Hooker
(1992-05-07)7 May 1992 (aged 29)
4
Gloucester
Thomas Gallo
Prop
(1999-04-30)30 April 1999 (aged 22)
0
Benetton
Facundo Gigena
Prop
(1994-09-15)15 September 1994 (aged 26)
3
London Irish
Francisco Gómez Kodela
Prop
(1985-07-07)7 July 1985 (aged 36)
14
Lyon
Rodrigo Martínez
Prop
(1997-07-07)7 July 1997 (aged 24)
0
Olímpia Lions
Santiago Medrano
Prop
(1996-05-06)6 May 1996 (aged 25)
24
Western Force
Carlos Muzzio
Prop
(1984-08-21)21 August 1984 (aged 36)
0
Mont-de-Marsan
Enrique Pieretto
Prop
(1994-12-15)15 December 1994 (aged 26)
25
Glasgow Warriors
Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Prop
(1989-06-11)11 June 1989 (aged 32)
65
Bristol Bears
Joel Sclavi
Prop
(1994-06-25)25 June 1994 (aged 27)
0
Jaguares XV
Juan Pablo Zeiss
Prop
(1989-08-02)2 August 1989 (aged 32)
7
Jaguares XV
Matías Alemanno
Lock
(1991-12-05)5 December 1991 (aged 29)
68
Gloucester
Rodrigo Fernández Criado
Lock
(1998-03-18)18 March 1998 (aged 23)
0
Jaguares XV
Marcos Kremer
Lock
(1997-07-30)30 July 1997 (aged 24)
35
Stade Français
Tomás Lavanini
Lock
(1993-01-22)22 January 1993 (aged 28)
60
Leicester Tigers
Guido Petti
Lock
(1994-11-17)17 November 1994 (aged 26)
58
Bordeaux
Rodrigo Bruni
Back row
(1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 27)
10
Vannes
Juan Martín González
Back row
(2000-11-14)14 November 2000 (aged 20)
1
Jaguares XV
Francisco Gorrissen
Back row
(1994-08-30)30 August 1994 (aged 26)
2
Jaguares XV
Facundo Isa
Back row
(1993-09-21)21 September 1993 (aged 27)
33
Toulon
Tomás Lezana
Back row
(1994-02-16)16 February 1994 (aged 27)
36
Western Force
Pablo Matera
Back row
(1993-07-18)18 July 1993 (aged 28)
72
Crusaders
Joaquín Oviedo
Back row
(2001-07-17)17 July 2001 (aged 20)
0
Jaguares XV
Gonzalo Bertranou
Scrum-half
(1993-12-31)31 December 1993 (aged 27)
28
Dragons
Tomás Cubelli
Scrum-half
(1989-06-12)12 June 1989 (aged 32)
77
Western Force
Felipe Ezcurra
Scrum-half
(1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 28)
11
Jaguares XV
Joaquín Díaz Bonilla
Fly-half
(1989-04-12)12 April 1989 (aged 32)
4
Leicester Tigers
Santiago Mare
Fly-half
(1996-10-21)21 October 1996 (aged 24)
0
Argentina Sevens
Domingo Miotti
Fly-half
(1996-05-22)22 May 1996 (aged 25)
4
Western Force
Nicolás Sánchez
Fly-half
(1988-10-26)26 October 1988 (aged 32)
87
Stade Français
Santiago Chocobares
Centre
(1999-03-31)31 March 1999 (aged 22)
4
Toulouse
Lucio Cinti
Centre
(2000-02-23)23 February 2000 (aged 21)
0
Argentina Sevens
Jerónimo de la Fuente
Centre
(1991-02-24)24 February 1991 (aged 30)
59
Perpignan
Juan Cruz Mallía
Centre
(1996-09-11)11 September 1996 (aged 24)
8
Toulouse
Matías Moroni
Centre
(1991-03-29)29 March 1991 (aged 30)
50
Leicester Tigers
Matías Orlando
Centre
(1991-11-14)14 November 1991 (aged 29)
43
Newcastle Falcons
Sebastián Cancelliere
Wing
(1993-09-17)17 September 1993 (aged 27)
10
Jaguares XV
Mateo Carreras
Wing
(1999-12-17)17 December 1999 (aged 21)
0
Newcastle Falcons
Santiago Cordero
Wing
(1993-12-06)6 December 1993 (aged 27)
40
Bordeaux
Bautista Delguy
Wing
(1997-04-22)22 April 1997 (aged 24)
19
Bordeaux
Marcos Moneta
Wing
(2000-03-07)7 March 2000 (aged 21)
0
Argentina Sevens
Emiliano Boffelli
Fullback
(1995-01-16)16 January 1995 (aged 26)
31
Racing 92
Santiago Carreras
Fullback
(1998-03-30)30 March 1998 (aged 23)
11
Gloucester
Ignacio Mendy
Fullback
(2000-06-29)29 June 2000 (aged 21)
0
Argentina Sevens
Australia
On 25 July, Australia named a 42-man Wallabies squad for the 2021 Rugby Championship.[14]
On 26 July, Quade Cooper was a late addition to the squad.[15]
On 10 August, Samu Kerevi was added to the squad to be available for selection ahead of Australia's second round match (Bledisloe 3) against New Zealand in Perth.[16]
Player
Position
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Club/province
Feleti Kaitu'u
Hooker
(1994-12-30)30 December 1994 (aged 26)
0
Force
Lachlan Lonergan
Hooker
(1999-10-11)11 October 1999 (aged 21)
2
Brumbies
Brandon Paenga-Amosa
Hooker
(1995-12-25)25 December 1995 (aged 25)
13
Reds
Jordan Uelese
Hooker
(1997-01-24)24 January 1997 (aged 24)
14
Rebels
Allan Alaalatoa
Prop
(1994-01-28)28 January 1994 (aged 27)
47
Brumbies
Angus Bell
Prop
(2000-04-10)10 April 2000 (aged 21)
7
Waratahs
Pone Fa'amausili
Prop
(1997-02-26)26 February 1997 (aged 24)
0
Rebels
Tom Robertson
Prop
(1994-08-28)28 August 1994 (aged 26)
24
Force
Scott Sio
Prop
(1991-10-16)16 October 1991 (aged 29)
68
Brumbies
James Slipper
Prop
(1989-06-06)6 June 1989 (aged 32)
104
Brumbies
Taniela Tupou
Prop
(1996-05-10)10 May 1996 (aged 25)
29
Reds
Nick Frost
Lock
(1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 21)
0
Brumbies
Matt Philip
Lock
(1994-03-07)7 March 1994 (aged 27)
13
Rebels
Izack Rodda
Lock
(1996-08-20)20 August 1996 (aged 24)
25
Force
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Lock
(1996-09-19)19 September 1996 (aged 24)
29
Reds
Darcy Swain
Lock
(1997-07-05)5 July 1997 (aged 24)
4
Brumbies
Michael Hooper
Back row
(1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 29)
109
Toyota Verblitz
Rob Leota
Back row
(1997-03-03)3 March 1997 (aged 24)
0
Rebels
Fraser McReight
Back row
(1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 22)
2
Reds
Isi Naisarani
Back row
(1995-02-14)14 February 1995 (aged 26)
11
Rebels
Pete Samu
Back row
(1991-12-17)17 December 1991 (aged 29)
10
Brumbies
Lachlan Swinton
Back row
(1997-01-16)16 January 1997 (aged 24)
2
Waratahs
Rob Valetini
Back row
(1998-09-03)3 September 1998 (aged 22)
8
Brumbies
Harry Wilson
Back row
(1999-11-22)22 November 1999 (aged 21)
9
Reds
Jake Gordon
Scrum-half
(1993-06-07)7 June 1993 (aged 28)
9
Waratahs
Ryan Lonergan
Scrum-half
(1998-04-06)6 April 1998 (aged 23)
0
Brumbies
Tate McDermott
Scrum-half
(1998-09-18)18 September 1998 (aged 22)
6
Reds
Nic White
Scrum-half
(1990-06-13)13 June 1990 (aged 31)
37
Brumbies
Quade Cooper
Fly-half
(1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 33)
70
Kintetsu Liners
Noah Lolesio
Fly-half
(1999-12-18)18 December 1999 (aged 21)
6
Brumbies
James O'Connor
Fly-half
(1990-07-05)5 July 1990 (aged 31)
55
Reds
Matt Toomua
Fly-half
(1990-01-02)2 January 1990 (aged 31)
58
Rebels
Lalakai Foketi
Centre
(1994-12-22)22 December 1994 (aged 26)
0
Waratahs
Reece Hodge
Centre
(1994-08-26)26 August 1994 (aged 26)
47
Rebels
Len Ikitau
Centre
(1998-10-01)1 October 1998 (aged 22)
3
Brumbies
Samu Kerevi
Centre
(1993-09-27)27 September 1993 (aged 27)
13
Tokyo Sungoliath
Duncan Paia'aua
Centre
(1995-01-20)20 January 1995 (aged 26)
0
Toulon
Hunter Paisami
Centre
(1998-04-10)10 April 1998 (aged 23)
10
Reds
Jordan Petaia
Centre
(2000-03-14)14 March 2000 (aged 21)
9
Reds
Andrew Kellaway
Wing
(1995-10-12)12 October 1995 (aged 25)
3
Rebels
Marika Koroibete
Wing
(1992-07-26)26 July 1992 (aged 29)
37
Rebels
Andy Muirhead
Wing
(1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 28)
0
Brumbies
Tom Wright
Wing
(1997-07-21)21 July 1997 (aged 24)
5
Brumbies
Tom Banks
Fullback
(1994-06-18)18 June 1994 (aged 27)
15
Brumbies
New Zealand
The All Blacks 36-man squad for the 2021 Rugby Championship was named on 19 July.[17]
Player
Position
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Franchise / province
Asafo Aumua
Hooker
(1997-03-05)5 March 1997 (aged 24)
2
Hurricanes / Wellington
Dane Coles
Hooker
(1986-12-10)10 December 1986 (aged 34)
76
Hurricanes / Wellington
Samisoni Taukei'aho
Hooker
(1997-08-08)8 August 1997 (aged 24)
2
Chiefs / Waikato
Codie Taylor
Hooker
(1991-03-31)31 March 1991 (aged 30)
59
Crusaders / Canterbury
George Bower
Prop
(1992-05-28)28 May 1992 (aged 29)
3
Crusaders / Otago
Nepo Laulala
Prop
(1991-11-06)6 November 1991 (aged 29)
32
Blues / Counties Manukau
Tyrel Lomax
Prop
(1996-03-16)16 March 1996 (aged 25)
8
Hurricanes / Tasman
Joe Moody
Prop
(1988-09-18)18 September 1988 (aged 32)
50
Crusaders / Canterbury
Angus Ta'avao
Prop
(1990-03-22)22 March 1990 (aged 31)
17
Chiefs / Auckland
Karl Tu'inukuafe
Prop
(1993-02-21)21 February 1993 (aged 28)
19
Blues / North Harbour
Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Prop
(1992-04-19)19 April 1992 (aged 29)
39
Blues / Auckland
Scott Barrett
Lock
(1993-11-20)20 November 1993 (aged 27)
42
Crusaders / Taranaki
Brodie Retallick
Lock
(1991-05-31)31 May 1991 (aged 30)
84
Kobelco Steelers / Hawke's Bay
Patrick Tuipulotu
Lock
(1993-01-23)23 January 1993 (aged 28)
39
Blues / Auckland
Tupou Vaa'i
Lock
(2000-01-27)27 January 2000 (aged 21)
4
Chiefs / Taranaki
Sam Whitelock (c)
Lock
(1988-10-12)12 October 1988 (aged 32)
126
Crusaders / Canterbury
Ethan Blackadder
Loose forward
(1995-03-22)22 March 1995 (aged 26)
2
Crusaders / Tasman
Shannon Frizell
Loose forward
(1994-02-11)11 February 1994 (aged 27)
14
Highlanders / Tasman
Akira Ioane
Loose forward
(1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 26)
5
Blues / Auckland
Luke Jacobson
Loose forward
(1997-04-20)20 April 1997 (aged 24)
6
Chiefs / Waikato
Dalton Papalii
Loose forward
(1997-10-11)11 October 1997 (aged 23)
6
Blues / Counties Manukau
Ardie Savea
Loose forward
(1993-10-14)14 October 1993 (aged 27)
51
Hurricanes / Wellington
Hoskins Sotutu
Loose forward
(1998-07-12)12 July 1998 (aged 23)
6
Blues / Counties Manukau
TJ Perenara
Half-back
(1992-01-23)23 January 1992 (aged 29)
69
NTT Red Hurricanes / Wellington
Aaron Smith
Half-back
(1988-11-21)21 November 1988 (aged 32)
100
Highlanders / Manawatu
Brad Weber
Half-back
(1991-01-17)17 January 1991 (aged 30)
10
Chiefs / Hawke's Bay
Beauden Barrett
First five-eighth
(1991-05-27)27 May 1991 (aged 30)
92
Suntory Sungoliath / Taranaki
Richie Mo'unga
First five-eighth
(1994-05-25)25 May 1994 (aged 27)
25
Crusaders / Canterbury
Braydon Ennor
Centre
(1997-07-16)16 July 1997 (aged 24)
1
Crusaders / Canterbury
David Havili
Centre
(1994-12-23)23 December 1994 (aged 26)
6
Crusaders / Tasman
Rieko Ioane
Centre
(1997-03-18)18 March 1997 (aged 24)
38
Blues / Auckland
Anton Lienert-Brown
Centre
(1995-04-15)15 April 1995 (aged 26)
51
Chiefs / Waikato
Quinn Tupaea
Centre
(1999-05-10)10 May 1999 (aged 22)
1
Chiefs / Waikato
George Bridge
Wing
(1995-04-01)1 April 1995 (aged 26)
12
Crusaders / Canterbury
Will Jordan
Wing
(1998-02-24)24 February 1998 (aged 23)
5
Crusaders / Tasman
Sevu Reece
Wing
(1997-02-13)13 February 1997 (aged 24)
11
Crusaders / Tasman
Jordie Barrett
Fullback
(1997-02-17)17 February 1997 (aged 24)
26
Hurricanes / Taranaki
Damian McKenzie
Fullback
(1995-05-20)20 May 1995 (aged 26)
31
Chiefs / Waikato
South Africa
On 8 August 2021, a 42-man squad for the 2021 Rugby Championship was announced.[18]
On 15 August, Jean-Luc du Preez was recalled to the squad[19]
Player
Position
Date of birth (age)
Caps
Club/province
Joseph Dweba
Hooker
(1995-10-25)25 October 1995 (aged 25)
0
Bordeaux
Johan Grobbelaar
Hooker
(1997-12-30)30 December 1997 (aged 23)
0
Bulls
Malcolm Marx
Hooker
(1994-07-13)13 July 1994 (aged 27)
37
Kubota Spears
Bongi Mbonambi
Hooker
(1991-01-07)7 January 1991 (aged 30)
40
Stormers
Thomas du Toit
Prop
(1995-05-05)5 May 1995 (aged 26)
12
Sharks
Steven Kitshoff
Prop
(1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 29)
51
Stormers
Vincent Koch
Prop
(1990-03-13)13 March 1990 (aged 31)
23
Saracens
Wilco Louw
Prop
(1994-07-20)20 July 1994 (aged 27)
13
Harlequins
Frans Malherbe
Prop
(1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 30)
42
Stormers
Ox Nché
Prop
(1995-07-23)23 July 1995 (aged 26)
3
Sharks
Trevor Nyakane
Prop
(1989-05-04)4 May 1989 (aged 32)
46
Bulls
Lood de Jager
Lock
(1992-12-17)17 December 1992 (aged 28)
48
Sale Sharks
Rynhardt Elstadt
Lock
(1989-12-20)20 December 1989 (aged 31)
3
Toulouse
Eben Etzebeth
Lock
(1991-10-29)29 October 1991 (aged 29)
89
Toulon
Nico Janse van Rensburg
Lock
(1994-05-06)6 May 1994 (aged 27)
0
Montpellier
Franco Mostert
Lock
(1990-11-27)27 November 1990 (aged 30)
43
Mie Honda Heat
Marvin Orie
Lock
(1993-02-15)15 February 1993 (aged 28)
4
Stormers
RG Snyman
Lock
(1995-01-29)29 January 1995 (aged 26)
23
Munster
Dan du Preez
Loose forward
(1995-08-05)5 August 1995 (aged 26)
4
Sale Sharks
Jean-Luc du Preez
Loose forward
(1995-08-05)5 August 1995 (aged 26)
13
Sale Sharks
Siya Kolisi (c)
Loose forward
(1991-06-16)16 June 1991 (aged 30)
54
Sharks
Kwagga Smith
Loose forward
(1993-06-11)11 June 1993 (aged 28)
10
Shizuoka Blue Revs
Marco van Staden
Loose forward
(1995-08-25)25 August 1995 (aged 25)
5
Leicester Tigers
Duane Vermeulen
Loose forward
(1986-07-03)3 July 1986 (aged 35)
54
Bulls
Jasper Wiese
Loose forward
(1995-10-21)21 October 1995 (aged 25)
3
Leicester Tigers
Faf de Klerk
Scrum-half
(1991-10-19)19 October 1991 (aged 29)
32
Sale Sharks
Jaden Hendrikse
Scrum-half
(2000-03-23)23 March 2000 (aged 21)
0
Sharks
Herschel Jantjies
Scrum-half
(1996-04-22)22 April 1996 (aged 25)
14
Stormers
Cobus Reinach
Scrum-half
(1990-02-07)7 February 1990 (aged 31)
16
Montpellier
Elton Jantjies
Fly-half
(1990-08-01)1 August 1990 (aged 31)
39
Pau
Handré Pollard
Fly-half
(1994-03-11)11 March 1994 (aged 27)
52
Montpellier
Morné Steyn
Fly-half
(1984-07-11)11 July 1984 (aged 37)
67
Bulls
Lukhanyo Am
Centre
(1993-11-28)28 November 1993 (aged 27)
18
Sharks
Damian de Allende
Centre
(1991-11-25)25 November 1991 (aged 29)
50
Munster
Jesse Kriel
Centre
(1994-02-15)15 February 1994 (aged 27)
47
Yokohama Canon Eagles
François Steyn
Centre
(1987-05-14)14 May 1987 (aged 34)
68
Cheetahs
Cheslin Kolbe
Wing
(1993-10-28)28 October 1993 (aged 27)
17
Toulouse
Makazole Mapimpi
Wing
(1990-07-26)26 July 1990 (aged 31)
17
Sharks
Sbu Nkosi
Wing
(1996-01-21)21 January 1996 (aged 25)
11
Sharks
Rosko Specman
Wing
(1989-04-28)28 April 1989 (aged 32)
1
Cheetahs
Aphelele Fassi
Fullback
(1998-01-23)23 January 1998 (aged 23)
1
Sharks
Willie le Roux
Fullback
(1989-08-18)18 August 1989 (aged 31)
65
Toyota Verblitz
Damian Willemse
Fullback
(1998-05-07)7 May 1998 (aged 23)
10
Stormers
See also
History of rugby union matches between Argentina and Australia
History of rugby union matches between Argentina and New Zealand
History of rugby union matches between Argentina and South Africa
History of rugby union matches between Australia and South Africa
History of rugby union matches between Australia and New Zealand
History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa
2021 July rugby union tests
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Notes
^Non-neutral match official team due to continued travel restrictions into New Zealand
^Originally 28 August 2021[11]
^Non-neutral match official team due to continued travel restrictions into Australia