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Los Pumitas Reach U20 World Championship Semifinals as Best Runner-Up

Securing an offensive bonus point in their 52-26 pool loss to France in Verona clinched Argentina’s spot, leading to a semifinal against South Africa in Viadana on July 14.

Ramón Fernández Miranda abre la pelota, con apoyo de Fabricio Griffo; no la pasaron bien los Pumitas frente a los franceses, pero obtuvieron el cuarto try que necesitaban para seguir adelante en el Mundial de Italia.
Los Pumitas cayeron ante Francia, pero se metieron en las semifinales del Mundial M20.
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Los Pumas no pudieron con Inglaterra en el primer test de julio, pero buscarán revancha este sábado

Overview

  • Argentina fell 52-26 to France at Verona’s Payanini Center but registered four tries to secure the decisive offensive bonus point.
  • The bonus point lifted Los Pumitas to 11 tournament points, making them the top second-placed side and earning a place in the semifinals.
  • Argentina entered the final group match unbeaten after bonus-point victories over Wales and Spain, showcasing their offensive depth.
  • Under the U20 Championship format, the three pool winners and the best runner-up advance to the last four, highlighting the tactical importance of bonus points in a condensed schedule.
  • Los Pumitas will face Group A winner South Africa on Monday, July 14 at 15:30 local time in Viadana’s Stadio Luigi Zaffanella.