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The Rugby Championship teams have wrapped up another edition of the Rugby Championship.

South Africa overcame Argentina at Allianz Stadium on the weekend to secure consecutive championships for the very first instance.

It was a gripping series where each team had two wins from the first four fixtures.

What insights have we gained about each squad before they visit the northern hemisphere in the autumn?

Pumas Show Promise but Struggle to Progress

Two victories from six matches will be regarded as a letdown for an Argentina side who overcame all three competitors for the first time in the previous year's Rugby Championship.

This year, the Pumas, who entered the tournament in 2012, ended up fourth position for the initial occasion since 2022.

A first ever success on home soil over the All Blacks in match two was the pinnacle for the Pumas squad.

However, squandering a 14-point advantage against Australia in match three – which they put right the next week – will come as the major disappointment as one more win would have prevented them from ending up last.

Choosing to host their concluding domestic match at the London venue will bring monetary gains, but the significant overseas Springbok supporters gave the South African team an benefit.

Dropping a dual Test matches against the English side in July had already increased expectations for getting results this campaign.

And backing up a significant victory to have a realistic title charge still remains the following stage for Argentina, who demonstrate an thrilling and rapid type of rugby.

With a program of Wales, the Scots and England in November this could still end up being a positive season.

Coach Departs with Australia Improving

Might the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia be challenging? That inquiry has proven relevant for the progressing Wallabies.

The Australian mentor took over Australia at their lowest ebb after their inability to advance to the elimination phase of a global tournament for the initial occasion in 2023.

They had a notably stronger performance at this campaign's competition with successes over the Springboks and Argentina allowing them to finish third – an advancement on two final positions in a row.

Their season developed into a significant push to recapture the trans-Tasman prize for the very first instance since the year 2002, with the All Blacks entering the concluding games against the Australian team after a record defeat by South Africa.

However, Schmidt's tenure ended with dual defeats and he was could not wrest the cup from the New Zealand team.

Nevertheless, he passes an promising squad to Les Kiss who is assuming control as head coach.

"I feel there's progress in the team and I can't guarantee that's going to be consistent but I can almost promise the dedication's going to be evident," he stated.

Dynamic attacker the emerging player, twenty-one, and midfielder Joseph Suaalii, 22, are difference makers and dangerous attackers when afforded opportunities.

The availability of forwards the veteran forward and the dynamic flanker could prove crucial in challenging autumn games that comprise England, the Irish and France.

Robertson Leans On Seasoned Number Ten Barrett

Prior to the head coach accepted the New Zealand leadership role, the All Blacks had won multiple of the last seven Rugby Championships.

For the another season in a succession, the All Blacks fell short to South Africa.

A encouraging is that Robertson has deployed forty-three athletes this campaign and still has matches to come against the British and Irish teams in the autumn.

the emerging winger scored in his initial three appearances on the wing, with number eight the emerging star, 22, also receiving a maiden appearance in the national team kit.

The coach has initiated creating significant reserves for the World Cup in the year 2027, while still defeating Argentina, South Africa and the Wallabies.

However, a initial setback in the South American nation and a unexpected major reversal by the South African team were damaging for the All Blacks' title hopes and create cause for concern.

Beauden Barrett, 34, began five of the six matches at number ten as Robertson shifted from the previous season's starting fly-half the former starter.

The skilled number ten began the global championship decider at fly-half in the past and his return to the All Blacks will present a further alternative.

Not many would have predicted Barrett, who has 142 caps, in pole position to play at the next World Cup, but he is showing no signs of declining currently.

And he will have an explosive scrum-half colleague – if number nine the young talent, twenty-four, who looks ready to secure a regular position, can stay fit.

Erasmus Develops Talents and Keeps Winning

The Springboks were voted the international team of the year at the international rugby prizes in the prior season.

Having earned successive Rugby Championships, the leading international squad could be receiving the prize again.

But what causes the achievement more notable is the amount of squad members mentor Rassie Erasmus has utilized.

"I feel we deployed close to numerous squad members and I'd would have liked to offer further appearances," he said.

Losses by Australia and the All Blacks over the initial three matches put pressure on Erasmus – but later outcomes made clear the "calculated chance" to develop talent was worth it.

Three victories from three games came next to secure the trophy, with twenty-three-year-old the emerging star starting every game.

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