Argentina name 33 for Rugby World Cup With 1,433 test caps amongst them, the “well-balanced Puma squad” had a few surprises but no real bombshell when it was announced on Monday.
The 22-21 Puma loss saw them struggle with the physical domination of a Springboks team that takes no shortcuts in attack and involves many players at the breakdown. With eight points that went missing from the boot meant that the last-second converted try counted for little.
The “cauldron”, was where Argentine rugby came of age in 1965, beating the Junior Springboks in the first-ever overseas tour.
Los Pumas certainly enjoy playing in Parramatta, beating the All Blacks in 2020 and remaining unbeaten against the Wallabies after a draw that year and a deserved 34-31 win on Saturday to close the second round in the 2023 Rugby Championship.
Having lost the first Rugby Championship game against the All Blacks five days ago, and having crossed the Pacific Ocean, coach Michael Cheika has selected Isgro ahead of more experienced wingers in the squad.
Between a rugged set-piece and some hard running in the midfield, the All Blacks have found a shape for the future.
Argentina have historically built their game around the set-piece - but that's no longer the case.
In Cheika’s first year in the role, the foundations for how he wants his team to play the game were set. “This year, it is about putting our opponents under pressure by attacking them. I want my team to attack with the ball.”
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Tries from number eight Taulupe Faletau and scrum-half Tomos Williams saw them home.