The Springboks were far from their best but showed their trademark resilience to overcome a spirited Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires.
There are no fewer than four debutants in Argentina's matchday 23 as they prepare to face the world champion Springboks at the Jose Amalfitani Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says the squad has emerged from the recent block of Test matches in good shape, with only prop Ox Nche and lock Franco Mostert unavailable for next weekend’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Head coach Felipe Contepomi will test Argentina's depth against the Springboks after selecting 10 rookies in his 34-man squad for the games against South Africa and Australia.
The Springboks were made to sweat, but ultimately held firm to secure a hard-fought 29–27 victory over Argentina at Twickenham and successfully defend the Rugby Championship title for the first time.
Argentina have lost flyhalf Tomas Albornoz and scrumhalf Gonzalo Garcia to injury ahead of their Rugby Championship rematch with the Springboks at Twickenham.