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​Instead of fiddling, Coetzee has a perfect opportunity to perfect the team

Coetzee has a perfect opportunity to get the team into shape.

Superb Pumas leap into a new era

Argentina’s triumph over the Springboks heralds the team’s migration away from underdog status.

The scrutiny of Zuma is only set to further increase as his court date draws closer. Outwardly, he appears unruffled. (Getty Images)

Can Pumas claw back against Meyer’s best combination?

Heyneke Meyer’s men need to keep the momentum going when they meet The Pumas for a test match in Mendoza Argentina on Saturday.

Andries Bekker and Eben Etzebeth vie for the ball with Argentina’s Los Pumas in Mendoza on August 25.

Boks deny Pumas remarkable victory

Argentina stood on the brink of a remarkable first victory over SA on Saturday before the Springboks rallied to snatch a 16-16 draw.

Bulls hungry for another win

The Blue Bulls will be desperate for a win over the Pumas in Pretoria as they bid for a place in the Currie Cup semifinals.

Sharks secure narrow win over Pumas

A brace of late tries by Jacques Botes spared the Sharks’ blushes as they secured a narrow 33-20 Currie Cup victory over a brave Pumas side in Durban.

Lions enjoying the fruits of hard labour

The unbeaten Lions are reaping the rewards of the zero tolerance approach their coach John Mitchell has taken with the team.

Bulls nab scintillating victory over Pumas

The Bulls secured a nail-biting 16-12 victory over the Pumas which moved them away from the embarrassing log position they previously held.

Griquas outplay Pumas in Nelspruit

Griquas confidently beat the Pumas 40-33 in their Absa Currie Cup match in Nelspruit on Friday.

Sharks snatch victory from Pumas

Defending Currie Cup champions Sharks clinched a 23-22 win over the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday night.

Coach disappointed with Lions’ performance

Lions mentor John Mitchell was not impressed with his team’s performance after narrowly beating the Pumas 31-27 in Johannesburg on Friday.

Lions and Pumas gear up for season opener

The new season of the Absa Currie Cup begins when Lions host the Pumas in Johannesburg in what has been labelled as a crucial match for the hosts.

No Black (Ace)s

The Mpumalanga Pumas will show you how to throw out a football team and its goalposts from their stadium — and get away with it.

Pumas win is confidence booster says Bok coach

SA’s 63-9 rout of Argentina was a confidence booster for the Tri-nations clash with the All Blacks next weekend, said coach Peter de Villiers.

Eagles trounce Pumas in Vodacom Cup

The Eagles saved their best for last when they trounced the Pumas 50-12 in a Vodacom Cup rugby match at George on Saturday. The match was only of academic value and neither side…