Argentina will host South Africa in a one-off Test match in Buenos Aires as both teams engage in a busy schedule of international rugby.

The Springboks prepare for an upcoming series against New Zealand titled “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry,” but will first face a Pumas squad looking to recover from a challenging July.

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Argentina recently suffered defeats at home against both Scotland and England, with fly half Tomas Albornoz unavailable for this match due to suspension following the latter loss.

This situation complicates matters for Argentina as they prepare to challenge the reigning world champions, who have demonstrated their depth and talent in recent months.

Argentina vs South Africa is set to kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday, August 8, at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires.

How can I watch it?

In the United Kingdom, viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports +. A live stream will also be available via Sky Go.

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Team news

For this match, Argentina will miss several regular players, including key figures such as Julian Montoya, Marcos Kremer, and Santiago Chocobares. With Tomas Albornoz suspended, Santiago Carreras steps into the fly half position, while Geronimo Priscinatelli will play at full-back.

Newcomer Franciso Moreno will start at tighthead prop, and Leonel Oviedo, Juan Penoucos, and Juan Martin Scelzo will await their first caps from the bench.

Argentina XV: 1 Boris Wenger, 2 Ignacio Ruiz, 3 Francisco Moreno; 4 Guido Petti, 5 Tomas Lavanini; 6 Pablo Matera (capt.), 7 Benjamin Grondona, 8 Joaquin Moro; 9 Simon Benitez Cruz, 10 Santiago Carreras; 11 Ignacio Mendy, 12 Faustino Sanchez Valarolo, 13 Lucio Cinti, 14 Rodrigo Isgro; 15 Geronimo Prisciantelli.

Replacements: 16 Leonel Oviedo, 17 Mayco Vivas, 18 Tomas Rapetti, 19 Efrain Elias, 20 Juan Penoucos, 21 Juan Martin Scelzo; 22 Agustin Moyano, 23 Matias Moroni.

South Africa will welcome back Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, all returning from injury, which bolsters their formidable lineup. Cameron Hanekom and Elrigh Louw join captain Kolisi in the back row, with additional forwards ready on the bench.

South Africa XV: 1 Boan Venter, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 3 Thomas du Toit; 4 Eben Etzebeth, 5 Lood de Jager; 6 Siya Kolisi (capt.), 7 Elrigh Louw, 8 Cameron Hanekom; 9 Cobus Reinach, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu; 11 Ethan Hooker, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 13 Canan Moodie, 14 Edwill van der Merwe; 15 Aphelele Fassi.

Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Zachary Porthen, 19 Ben-Jason Dixon, 20 Cobus Wiese, 21 Marco van Staden; 22 Morne van den Berg, 23 Handre Pollard.

Argentina host South Africa in a one-off Test in Buenos Aires as the pair continue a busy period of international action.

The Springboks are gearing up for four clashes with New Zealand in the new “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series, but first take on a Pumas team bidding to bounce back from a tough July.

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Argentina were beaten by both Scotland and England on home soil, with fly half Tomas Albornoz’s misdeeds at the end of that latter defeat leaving him banned for this game.

It makes the task tougher against the world champions, who have again displayed their strength in depth over the last couple of months.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Argentina vs South Africa is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 8 August at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports +. A live stream will be available via Sky Go.

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Team news

Argentina are without a host of regulars for this clash, including key leaders like Julian Montoya, Marcos Kremer and Santiago Chocobares. Tomas Albornoz is suspended so Santiago Carreras moves forward to fly half, with Geronimo Priscinatelli stationed at full-back.

Tighthead prop Franciso Moreno starts on debut with Leonel Oviedo, Juan Penoucos and Juan Martin Scelzo all awaiting their first caps from the bench.

Argentina XV: 1 Boris Wenger, 2 Ignacio Ruiz, 3 Francisco Moreno; 4 Guido Petti, 5 Tomas Lavanini; 6 Pablo Matera (capt.), 7 Benjamin Grondona, 8 Joaquin Moro; 9 Simon Benitez Cruz, 10 Santiago Carreras; 11 Ignacio Mendy, 12 Faustino Sanchez Valarolo, 13 Lucio Cinti, 14 Rodrigo Isgro; 15 Geronimo Prisciantelli.

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Replacements: 16 Leonel Oviedo, 17 Mayco Vivas, 18 Tomas Rapetti, 19 Efrain Elias, 20 Juan Penoucos, 21 Juan Martin Scelzo; 22 Agustin Moyano, 23 Matias Moroni.

South Africa welcome back Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after injury, a handy trio of returnees to strengthen a fearsome-looking side. Cameron Hanekom and Elrigh Louw join captain Kolisi in the back row, with six more forwards readied on the bench.

South Africa XV: 1 Boan Venter, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 3 Thomas du Toit; 4 Eben Etzebeth, 5 Lood de Jager; 6 Siya Kolisi (capt.), 7 Elrigh Louw, 8 Cameron Hanekom; 9 Cobus Reinach, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu; 11 Ethan Hooker, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 13 Canan Moodie, 14 Edwill van der Merwe; 15 Aphelele Fassi.

Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Zachary Porthen, 19 Ben-Jason Dixon, 20 Cobus Wiese, 21 Marco van Staden; 22 Morne van den Berg, 23 Handre Pollard.