Overview
- Argentina led 19-7 at half-time and 28-7 in the second half before Australia’s three late tries cut the deficit to two.
- Santiago Carreras kicked seven penalties and a conversion for 23 points and later received a yellow card for a deliberate knock-down.
- Captain Julián Montoya scored Argentina’s only try after charging down debutant Tane Edmed’s clearing kick.
- Australia conceded a significantly higher penalty count than the visitors, repeatedly gifting kickable chances.
- Both teams are now 2-2 in the Rugby Championship, with Australia turning to Eden Park next and Argentina set for South Africa as the Pumas gain a rankings lift.