Argentina make two changes for Springboks rematch

21 August 2014 - 12:39 By Sapa
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Horacio Agulla of Argentina is one of the two changes made by the Pumas ahead of their rematch with the Springboks. File photo
Horacio Agulla of Argentina is one of the two changes made by the Pumas ahead of their rematch with the Springboks. File photo

Argentina has made two changes to its starting 15 for the Rugby Championship rematch against South Africa on Saturday.

Juan Martin Hernandez was named at center after being a late withdrawal from the team in South Africa last weekend. Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino replaced Horacio Agulla on the right wing.

Coach Daniel Hourcade stuck with the same eight forwards that impressed in Argentina's narrow 13-6 loss in Pretoria. Captain Agustin Creevy will again lead a forward pack that troubled the No. 2-ranked South Africans in the first game.

Argentina is searching for its first win in the four-nation Rugby Championship after joining South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the tournament in 2012. The closest it has come was a 16-16 draw with South Africa in Argentina two years ago.

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