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SANZAAR and Unión Argentina de Rugby today confirm that this year’s Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and South Africa will be played at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London.

Felipe Contepomi’s Los Pumas lock horns with the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks on Saturday, 4 October (Kick-Off: 2pm) in the final round of this year’s Rugby Championship, where everything could be on the line to decide who will be crowned champions.

The fixture will be only the second Rugby Championship match ever to be played outside of the four core territories of Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Thursday, 13 February via Ticketmaster.co.uk and England Rugby, starting from just £55* for adults and £28* for under-16s, for this must-see final match of The Rugby Championship.

Argentina followed up their run to the semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup with victories over South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in last year’s Rugby Championship, and Head Coach Felipe Contepomi is delighted to be facing the world champions again.

“Facing the world champions is always a great challenge and a tough test that we have year after year thanks to The Rugby Championship,” he said.

“Playing against the best teams raises our level and is a great opportunity to keep growing.”

Gabriel Travaglini, UAR President, added: “For the Argentine Rugby Union, it is an honour that Los Pumas have the opportunity to face the Springboks, the current World Champions, at the legendary Allianz Stadium known as the Home of Rugby.

“We thank World Rugby and SANZAAR for this opportunity, which represents a recognition of the growth and level of our rugby, and helps us to continue strengthening the development of Argentine rugby.

“Undoubtedly, it will be an unforgettable experience for our players and a great opportunity to show our rugby to all the fans around the world.”

For South Africa, the showdown against Argentina marks a return to a familiar venue, having played three Test matches over the last 18 months at Allianz Stadium, London.

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks bested England (29-20) and Wales (41-13) in London last year, having beaten New Zealand 35-7 in front of a sold-out crowd in 2023 as they warmed up to successfully defend their Rugby World Cup crown.

And with a thriving community of South African rugby supporters in London, Erasmus is excited for his side to return to the home of English rugby once more in 2025.

“It’s always exciting to play at Allianz Stadium and we look forward to facing Argentina for the first time in the UK,” said the Springbok Head Coach.

“We’ve played two neutral-venue Test matches at the iconic stadium since 2023 against New Zealand and Wales, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience, especially with the passionate crowd filling the stadium and the large contingent of Springbok supporters based in the UK.

“We have no doubt this match is going to be another exciting spectacle given the intense battles between the Springboks and Los Pumas over the last few years, and we are looking forward to the challenge.”

Los Pumas also hosted the only previous Rugby Championship match played outside of the competition’s four core territories of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina – losing out 33-21 in a thrilling contest against the Wallabies in 2016.

Tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Thursday, 13 February via Ticketmaster.co.uk and England Rugby, starting from just £55* for adults and £28* for under-16s. Hospitality packages are also available, visit www.allianzstadiumtwickenham.com

*Booking fees apply.