Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina
SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY (Argentina): Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.
SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, Argentina: Australia defeated Argentina 27-21 in a hard-fought match on Saturday. The Wallabies, under new coach Les Kiss, secured their third consecutive win, marking their first four-game winning streak in a calendar year since 2021. Australia scored early, with hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa crossing the try line to give his side an early lead.
Fly-half Carter Gordon added another try shortly after. Despite Argentina's strong response and a yellow card for Wallabies winger Harry Potter, Australia maintained their lead. Veteran flanker Tom Hooper added to the score with a try after the break. Despite a late Puma push, Australia held on to secure the victory. The match is the first of a two-Test series in Argentina, with the Rugby Championship suspended for New Zealand's tour of South Africa.
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