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The 2004 South Africa end of year rugby union tour was a series of matches played by the Springboks during November and December 2004 in Great Britain, Ireland, and Argentina.
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Their goal of obtaining a Grand Slam failed due to losses against Ireland and England. While the Springboks were in the British Isles, the South Africa "A" team made a three match tour of Argentina.
Wales
In the first match, South Africa obtained a narrow victory over Wales thanks to a great performance from their goal kicker Percy Montgomery.
Ireland
The dream of obtaining the Grand Slam vanished in the second match. Ronan O' Gara on one side, and Percy Montgomery on the other, were the only scorers for their respective teams. Ireland obtained their first victory against the Springboks in 39 years.
England
England, led by fly-half Charlie Hodgson, beat South Africa for a sixth consecutive time, in the match which featured the debut of Brian Habana
Scotland
The Springboks defeated Scotland easily in the fourth match of the tour.
Argentina
The last match against the "Pumas" was won by South Africa, with many of Argentina's best players remaining in Europe to play for their clubs.
South Africa "A" tour
South Africa "A" won all three of their tour matches in Argentina.