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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>In Durban<\/b><\/p>\n

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was an interested spectator in last week’s 36-20 win against Argentina, but knows they can’t afford the same second-half lapse in concentration that allowed the hosts to fight back.<\/p>\n

At 22-6 up, the Boks were on course for a big win that would have widened their points difference enough to top the Rugby Championship log.<\/p>\n

However, the nuggety Pumas pulled the game back to 22-20 before the Boks pulled away in the last six minutes when they had a full complement of players.<\/p>\n

Why Bok coach opted against Elton Jantjies return: ‘It would have been unfair’<\/p>\n

Du Toit said they may have slipped into an unnecessary comfort zone that they can’t afford to go into with the tournament at stake.<\/p>\n

“It could have been a bit of concentration because when we lost it, we went into a bit of a comfort zone,” Du Toit said. “That’s something you don’t want to get into because that prevents you from sticking to the game plan.<\/p>\n

“Sticking to the game plan is probably the one thing that’ll help us get to our achievements.”<\/p>\n

Du Toit has been on the losing side in three of the nine matches he’s played against Argentina, so he’s acutely aware of underestimating them.<\/p>\n

Argentina may have blown hot and cold in this year’s Rugby Championship, but the wins against Australia at home and New Zealand away have kept them in the hunt.<\/p>\n

They’ve won in South Africa, but that was seven years ago.<\/p>\n

Du Toit played in that game and while the Pumas may have gone through structural and coaching changes since then, they remain a tricky side.<\/p>\n

“What makes them dangerous is that they have guys who play to their strengths,” Du Toit said.<\/p>\n

“They also have guys who love to do the dirty work, along with guys who play towards the ball, hit the rucks at all times, and try to intimidate you.<\/p>\n

“They also help each other to ensure they play towards the ball.”<\/p>\n

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