Patagonia is the obvious geographical connection between Argentina and Wales. Hordes of Welsh audio system will be discovered within the province.
And as for rugby, the supporters of each international locations share the identical ardour for the sport and aren’t afraid to let their voices be heard.
Other than that, it’s arduous to think about another comparability, given how nicely Argentina are taking part in and the way poorly Wales are taking part in at current.
Nonetheless, Rassie Erasmus isn’t referred to as one of many astute minds in rugby for nothing, and he has provide you with one thing that connects the 2, past the settlers who travelled 8,000 miles throughout the Atlantic to reside there two centuries in the past.
In an interview on the Springboks’ X account, Erasmus mirrored on earlier encounters between the groups forward of Saturday’s potential Rugby Championship title decider.
“I’ve discovered them just like the Welsh. I do know the Welsh aren’t going nicely now, I simply discover them a extremely robust individuals,” he mentioned.
“They grind it out; they by no means quit.
“If that’s going to be the deciding Check match, they’ve precipitated us hiccups just a few occasions.”
The Springboks’ only defeat in last year’s title-winning campaign was the 29-28 loss to the Pumas within the penultimate spherical in Santiago del Estero.
And Rassie is aware of falling to them once more on the identical stage of the present competitors, which is proving to be ultra-competitive with simply two factors separating log leaders Australia from Argentina in fourth.
“Final 12 months, who was the crew that beat us? Argentina,” he identified.
“One of many largest losses since I’ve been concerned in 2018, if you happen to go margin-wise, was truly in opposition to Argentina away (32-19 in Mendoza in 2018).
“They gave us a correct kalp (hiding). So I’m all the time nervous for (video games in opposition to) Argentina.”
