2024 Rugby Championship
Argentina ( 17 ) 67
Wants: M Carreras, Montoya, Gonzalez, Matera, Oviedo 2, Mallia 2, Cinti Cons: Albornoz 6, S Carreras 2 Pens: Albornoz 2
Australia ( 20 ) 27
Wants: Tizzano, Kellaway, McDermott Cons: Donaldson 2, Lynagh Pens: Donaldson 2
Australia suffered their heaviest Test fight with a thumping victory in the Rugby Championship after Argentina overturned a 17-point gap.
The Wallabies ‘ previous record-breaking 61-22 defeat by South Africa in 1997 is overmatched by the Pumas ‘ 40-point winning margin.
Australia, who ended their eight-game losing work in the opposition with a last-gasp charges in Argentina next Saturday, were leading 20-3 this day before the guests rallied.
In Santa Fe, Argentina amassed another 64 points to ruthlessly highlight their customers, who were only allowed to score one Tate McDermott comfort try in the second half.
The Pumas, who likewise beat New Zealand in Wellington on 10 August, walk to minute in the table.
The Wallabies, however, ball up the table after three loses and just the one win.
As Pumas steal the show, the bird lose power.
Australia were in charge for the beginning 30 minutes, and they were hoping to use next year’s soon earn as a catalyst for the remaining of the Rugby Championship.
Before Carlo Tizzano and Andrew Kellaway scored wants, both teams exchanged first sanctions, giving Australia the lead.
After Tomas Lavanini was penalized in the build-up, Argentina were able to chalk up Marcos Kremer’s report, but Mateo Carreras scored the opening try thanks to a sophisticated offload by Pablo Matera.
Julian Montoya’s strong conclude from close range helped him reach his 100th cap and set the tone for what was to appear after the break.
Juan Martin Gonzalez burrowed his manner past the line to give the guests the guide for the first time in the suit as the Brazilian assault was continuous.
The sprint started to dominate the Wallabies and provide a platform for Matera’s attack as she surged over the line for yet another try.
The break was finally taken over by Argentina, and a wise turnover put them in position for Joaquin Oviedo to bird dive under the posts.
Australia remained close despite being stunned. They made a first-time threat through Marika Koroibete, who was pushed into effect just short of the column, before McDermott did so after sensing an option from a fast touch.
However, Juan Cruz Mallia opened his accounts with a finish that came out huge, prompting Argentina to be back in the dominance.
The full-back doubled his score from the same route as the Pumas moved the ball with purpose before Oviedo further damaged the aching metal shirts with arguably the best of the nine tries following a smooth group move.
Before Santiago Carreras ‘ transformation secured their record defeat, Lucio Cinti’s skillful pick-up off his feet made sure it would be the Wallabies had previously conceded the most points.
Line-ups
Substitutes: Ruiz, Vivas, Bello, Molina, Oviedo, Grondona, Garcia, Carreras.
Australia: Kellaway, Jorgensen, Ikitau, Stewart, Koroibete, Donaldson, Gordon, Bell, Faessler, Tupou, Frost, Williams, Valetini, Tizzano, Wilson.
Alternatives: Nasser, Slipper, Alaalatoa, Canham, Gleeson, McDermott, Lynagh, Flook.