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The Rugby Championship sides have wrapped up one more competition of the annual tournament.

South Africa defeated Argentina at the London venue on Saturday to earn consecutive championships for the initial occasion.

It was a thrilling series where each team had two victories from the opening four rounds.

What insights have we gained about each squad before they visit the European nations in late fall?

Argentina Displays Potential but Cannot Advance Further

Two wins from six matches will be viewed as a disappointment for an Argentinian squad who overcame every one of their three opponents for the first time in the previous year's competition.

This year, the Pumas, who entered the championship in 2012, placed last place for the initial occasion since 2022.

A pioneering win at home over New Zealand in round two was the highlight for the Pumas squad.

However, letting slip a 14-point advantage against Australia in round three – which they put right the following week – will come as the biggest frustration as one more win would have helped them avoid placing bottom.

Deciding to stage their final home game at Allianz Stadium will bring financial benefits, but the significant overseas South African fans provided the South African team an advantage.

Dropping a dual Test matches against the English side in July had already put pressure on getting results this campaign.

And backing up a significant victory to have a realistic title charge still continues to be the following stage for Argentina, who display an engaging and fast type of rugby union.

With a program of the Welsh, Scotland and the English in the autumn this could still prove to be a successful year.

Schmidt Leaves with Wallabies on Rise

Might the Lions tour Australian tour be challenging? That inquiry has become significant for the progressing Wallabies.

The coach took over the Wallabies at their toughest phase after their failure to qualify for the playoff rounds of a Rugby World Cup for the initial occasion in 2023.

They had a notably stronger showing at this year's competition with wins over the Springboks and Argentina allowing them to secure third place – an progress on two final positions in consecutively.

Their season built towards a historic effort to recapture the trans-Tasman prize for the first time since 2002, with New Zealand entering the concluding games against the Australian team after a unprecedented setback by South Africa.

However, Schmidt's tenure ended with two losses and he was unable to prise the trophy from the New Zealand team.

Nevertheless, he passes an promising team to the new coach who is beginning leadership as head coach.

"I do think there's development in the team and I am unable to assure that's going to be steady but I can pretty much guarantee the commitment's going to be present," he commented.

Versatile backline player Max Jorgensen, 21, and centre the promising player, 22, are difference makers and dangerous scoring threats when afforded opportunities.

The participation of pack players the veteran forward and the dynamic flanker could prove crucial in tough fall matches that comprise the English, Ireland and France.

Robertson Leans On Experienced Playmaker Barrett

Before the head coach assumed the All Blacks head coach job, the New Zealand team had claimed multiple of the previous seven competitions.

For the consecutive year in a row, the All Blacks were defeated to the Springboks.

A favorable is that Robertson has utilized numerous squad members this year and still has matches to come against the European sides in the autumn.

the emerging winger found the try line in his opening three matches on the flank, with back rower the young forward, twenty-two, also getting a maiden appearance in the black jersey.

Robertson has started building significant reserves for the global tournament in 2027, while still beating Argentina, the Springboks and the Wallabies.

However, a initial setback in Argentina and a unexpected major reversal by the Springboks proved costly for the New Zealand's trophy ambitions and create grounds for apprehension.

The veteran fly-half, 34, featured in the majority of the six matches at playmaker as Robertson moved away from the prior campaign's regular number 10 the previous incumbent.

The skilled number ten played in the global championship decider at fly-half previously and his return to New Zealand will provide an additional choice.

Not many would have predicted the veteran, who has 142 Test matches, in prime position to begin at the future world championship, but he is demonstrating no evidence of slowing down at present.

And he will have an dynamic scrum-half colleague – if half-back Cam Roigard, twenty-four, who seems set to establish a starting spot, can stay fit.

Coach Nurtures Players and Maintains Victory

South Africa were selected the international team of the year at the international rugby prizes the previous year.

Having earned consecutive Rugby Championships, the world's number one-ranked team could be receiving the honor again.

But what makes the accomplishment more remarkable is the number of athletes mentor the Springbok leader has deployed.

"I believe we deployed approximately 47 players and I'd love to have given additional opportunities," he said.

Losses by the Wallabies and New Zealand over the first three games increased scrutiny on the coach – but subsequent outcomes confirmed the "gamble" to develop talent was worth it.

A trio of successes from three fixtures followed to earn the trophy, with twenty-three-year-old the emerging star beginning each match.

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