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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Ransom

Australia and Argentina play out tense Rugby Championship match

  • Argentina's Pumas secured a narrow 28-26 victory over Australia's Wallabies in Sydney, revitalising their Rugby Championship campaign.
  • Fly-half Santiago Carreras was instrumental for Argentina, contributing 23 points from seven penalties and one conversion, alongside a try from captain Julian Montoya.
  • The Pumas established a significant 21-point lead, reaching 28-7 in the 64th minute, before a late surge from the Wallabies.
  • Australia mounted a strong comeback in the final quarter with tries from Filipo Daugunu (two) and Andrew Kellaway, narrowing the deficit to just two points by the 80th minute.
  • Despite Australia's late pressure, Argentina held firm, with the Wallabies' final attack ending in an errant pass and a penalty against Max Jorgensen, allowing the Pumas to clinch the win.

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Argentina hold off Australia fightback as thrilling Rugby Championship continues

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