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Argentina Run In Seven Tries to Beat Wales 52–28 in Cardiff

The win keeps Argentina sixth in the World Rugby rankings at 84.30 points, shaping World Cup 2027 seeding.

Overview

  • Los Pumas finished with seven tries as Gerónimo Prisciantelli scored twice, nabbed a key interception, and was named player of the match.
  • Fullback Santiago Carreras was flawless off the tee at 8/8 for 17 points, adding incision on counterattacks.
  • Six of Argentina’s tries arrived at pivotal moments: two in the first 10 minutes, two just before halftime, one right after the restart, and one at the end.
  • Argentina’s discipline proved decisive with only five penalties conceded, though ruck speed and handling errors persisted under Welsh pressure.
  • The rating moved to 84.30 to cement sixth and widen the buffer over Australia, Scotland, and Fiji, with Scotland and England up next on the tour.