With a return fixture to come next week, Erasmus has rested a couple of key figures, with Siya Kolisi in the coaches’ box rather than on the pitch as he manages a facial injury. Argentina may therefore spy an opportunity to cause a shock — the hosts are full of confidence after producing a record win against Australia a fortnight ago.

Argentina have made three changes to their squad, with Joaquin Oviedo being named in the starting 15 after his performance off the bench against Australia last time out. In the second row, Pedro Rubiolo and Franco Molina step in as the starting locks, replacing Guido Petti and Tomas Lavanini.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the Springboks and Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks in action during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 31,