Springboks loose-forward Elrigh Louw scored a try against Scotland in his previous outing for the Boks.
Springboks back-rower Elrigh Louw says the motivation to pull on the green and gold jersey kept him going through a gruelling 10-month injury layoff, as the Boks prepare for a fierce physical examination against Argentina on Saturday.
Louw damaged ligaments in his left knee and also broke his leg during the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship triumph over the Lions at the end of January 2025.
There were genuine fears that it was a career-ending injury, but, after successful surgery and rehab, Louw returned to action ahead of schedule in December last year.
The hard-hitting loose forward returns to the Boks starting line-up for the Test at Estadio José Amalfitani, determined to make the most of his opportunity. His only other Test this season was coming off the bench against Scotland in the Nations Championship.
