Argentina's High-Stakes Changes for Twickenham Showdown

Argentina has opted for a strategic overhaul in their lineup for the final Rugby Championship match against the reigning champions, South Africa. After a bruising 67-30 defeat in Durban, coach Felipe Contepomi has made seven changes to the team in hopes of revitalizing their performance at Twickenham on Saturday.

A crucial alteration sees Geronimo Prisciantelli making only his second appearance at flyhalf, a clear shift aimed at strengthening Argentina's backline dynamics. Simon Benitez Cruz takes over from Gonzalo Garcia, who suffered a concussion in last week's game. Meanwhile, Santiago Carreras returns to his position at fullback, and the team expects a robust contest against their formidable opponents.

Coach Contepomi remains optimistic about the engineered changes, emphasizing the readiness of the selected players. "These guys have been training hard, and we're confident they'll bring good energy and are prepared to face the challenge," said Contepomi. The Pumas aim to match South Africa's strength, particularly under the high ball and in set pieces, as they strive to make an impact in this high-stakes encounter.

(With inputs from agencies.)