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The XV best Boks v Argentina articles you HAVE to read before kick-off!

Cape Town - The 2018 Rugby Championship kicks off in Sydney on Saturday when the Wallabies welcome the mighty All Blacks to town.

BUT ... from a South African point of view, all eyes will be on Kings Park in Durban when the Springboks begin their campaign against the Pumas at 17:05.

Missed any of the build-up?

Fear not!

Just make sure you read these 15 - and then some - articles ahead of kick-off.

15. New Zealander to referee Springboks v Argentina

14. Springbok hooker depth pleasing for Proudfoot

13. Flo Louw hails attitude of Springbok newbies

12. Durban Test: 'Movie' Rassie must try avoid

11. Stalwarts return to Springbok pack, Willemse set for debut

10. 16 stats and facts: Springboks v Argentina

9. Etzebeth details 'lonely, emotional' spell on the sidelines

8. Argentina name side for Springbok showdown

7. Cyle Brink injured at training, out of Springbok squad

6. 'Most improved' Mapimpi earns shot against 'big boys'

5. Huge spotlight on rejigged Springbok loosies

4. Marco van Staden ready to take his place in Springbok juggernaut

3. New role for Springboks' first black skipper

2. Embrose Papier ticks all Rassie's boxes

1. Damian Willemse to become Paul Roos' first Springbok of colour

Substitutes:

16. Jesse Kriel out in the Springbok cold, for now ...

17. Rassie expecting Jaguares-like performance from Pumas

18. Springboks to thump Argentina - bet on it!

19. WATCH: Springboks hard at work at Kings Park

20. Caroline Rupert: Damian Willemse's Springbok selection a 'dream come true'

21. Rugby Championship: Round 1 team line-ups

22. Rassie Erasmus on Damian Willemse: I understand the hype

23. Coenie Oosthuizen nearing Springbok return

Willie le Roux (Gallo Images)


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