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Argentina's place amongst the elite of world rugby will be undeniable should they seize a spot in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. Having stunned hosts France in the tournament opener, and shaken off challenges from Ireland and Scotland to reach their first semi-final, the Pumas front up to South Africa in Sunday's second semi in Paris - centre Manuel Contepomi well aware of the physical challenge of the Springboks. SOUNDBITE: (English) "Our best...the first thing to win the match is our defence. If you play soft against South Africa it's really a nightmare, really. I think they are one of the most physical teams in the world. They are very strong, they go forward all the time so our strength and the power in defence will be vital, really." SUPERCAPTION: Manuel Contepomi, Argentina centre. The tournament's last two unbeaten teams go head to head in what promises to be a bruising encounter at the Stade de France. SOUNDBITE: (English) "The South Africans, they are very physical. They like to play man against man so we know it is going to be really hard against them." SUPER CAPTION: Rimas Alvarez Kairelis, Argentina lock.   <저작권자(c)연합뉴스.무단전재-재배포금지> Argentina and South Africa set for bruising battle