Kiss’s winning ways continue as Wallabies outlast Argentina
An injury to a key player took some of the gloss off the win.
In a hard-fought opening match of their two-test tour, Australia secured a 27-21 victory over Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday. Tom Hooper's crucial second-half try played a significant role in the Australian triumph. The home side dominated the forward battle, with Hooper, Fraser McReight, and Rob Valetini leading the charge.
New coach Les Kiss celebrated a third consecutive win since taking over. New coach Les Kiss celebrated a third consecutive win since taking over. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with Argentina showcasing their skills and pushing the visitors. Despite their efforts, Argentina struggled with defense-related errors, scoring three tries themselves.
Upset by a yellow card for Harry Potter, Australia weathered intense pressure, McReight adding a third try. Hooper sealed the victory with Australia's fourth try, despite a missed scoring opportunity in the closing minutes.
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- Australia defeat Argentina to maintain unbeaten start for coach Kiss channelnewsasia.com
- Kiss’s winning ways continue as Wallabies outlast Argentina theage.com.au
