Pollard, Albornoz hailed as key Rugby Championship clashes loom

Both countries suffered home losses, to Australia and New Zealand, last weekend and dare not lose again if they hope to be contenders for the southern hemisphere title. Reigning world champions South Africa were stunned 38-22 by Australia in a remarkable match that delivered a first Wallaby triumph in Johannesburg for 62 years. Argentina reduced a 31-10 half-time deficit against New Zealand to seven points before All Blacks substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho powered over the tryline twice for a 41-24 victory in Cordoba.