Despite being reduced to 13 men, Argentina dug deep to claim a 28-28 draw against Australia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, but it was not enough to prevent the Wallabies from winning the Puma Trophy.
The Wallabies continued their impressive start to the Les Kiss era with a hard-fought 27-21 victory over Argentina in Jujuy, surviving a fierce second-half fightback from Los Pumas.
Despite being 38 years of age, Quade Cooper has thrown his hat into the ring to be considered as an option at flyhalf for the Wallabies ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Former Wallabies star Will Genia reckons Manie Libbok has added a new dimension to his game, emerging from his season in Japan as a more vocal and confident on-field leader.
Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to be crowned HSBC SVNS Player of the Year when he edged out Fiji's Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Henry Hutchison of Australia for the top award.
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman lamented costly errors and gave credit to Australia following their 26-19 victory in the HSBC SVNS Valladolid final on Sunday.