Elton Jantjies kicked 17 points as South Africa began their Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-12 win against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Cobus Reinach's solo try and a fine finish from wing Aphe-lele Fassi helped the Springboks into a 21-9 lead at halftime, with fly-half Jantjies landing a conversion and three penalties as well.
Argentina's first-half points all came from the boot of Nicolas Sanchez, but two more penalties from Jantjies and a debut try from replacement Jaden Hendriske proved enough to put the seal on the win.
The two sides will meet again at the same venue next Sunday before they both head off for the Australasian leg of the competition.
The Springboks missed the 2020 Rugby Championship due to concerns over player welfare amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Source: Skysports]
