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Springboks recall forward Louw for Tests against Argentina

South Africa have recalled tighthead prop Wilco Louw (R) for two Rugby Championship matches against Argentina during August

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber on Sunday announced a 42-man squad, including recalled prop Wilco Louw, for two home Rugby Championship matches against Argentina on August 14 and 21 in Gqeberha.

The group includes the matchday 23 who clinched a 2-1 overall victory over the British and Irish Lions by winning the third Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

A 79th-minute penalty converted by 37-year-old Morne Steyn proved decisive 12 years after he won the 2009 series for the Springboks over the Lions with another late penalty.

Steyn was recalled after a four-year absence, and for the Argentina Tests tighthead Louw from English Premiership club Harlequins returns having being…

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