Wallabies Defeat Argentina
Wallabies defeat Argentina to extend their winning streak under new coach Les Kiss.
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Fraser McReight scored a third close-range try for the Wallabies before halftime, extending their lead after the opening tries by BPA and Gordon.
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Australia winger Harry Potter was shown a 10-minute yellow card for a deliberate knock-on, disrupting their rhythm in the half.
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Josh Canham generated an influential start with a powerful run that set up BPA’s opener, highlighting his impact in just his seventh appearance for Australia.
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Argentina centre Boris Wenger then barged over for a second-half try, with Santiago Carreras converting to bring the gap back to one point.
The Wallabies defeated Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy to extend their winning streak to four games under new coach Les Kiss. The Guardian reported this marks Australia's first four-match winning run since 2021, as Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Carter Gordon scored early tries to set the tone in a thrilling encounter.
Playing at altitude in Argentina, Australia built a 12-0 lead through tries and penalties from Ryan Lonergan before the hosts rallied. RFI noted the Wallabies held firm despite Argentina's second-half pressure, with the forward pack's dominance proving decisive in Kiss's continued success.
Early Tries Set Up Australian Dominance
Australia struck twice in the opening 11 minutes to seize control. Josh Canham's powerful run launched the attack that Brandon Paenga-Amosa finished for the first try. Carter Gordon then powered over shortly after. Ryan Lonergan's conversion and penalty kicked extended the lead to 12-0, giving Kiss's side a commanding platform.
Argentina's Rally Falls Just Short
Argentina scored late in the first half to close the gap, then mounted sustained pressure in the third quarter. Boris Wenger barged over for a second-half try, with Santiago Carreras converting to bring the deficit to just one point. Despite the momentum shift, Australia's forwards held firm and prevented further damage.
Forward Power Decides the Outcome
The match turned on forward dominance. Fraser McReight added a close-range try before halftime, extending Australia's advantage. When Ryan Lonergan departed with an arm injury, Australia's replacement hooker and continued forward pressure kept Argentina at bay. France24 highlighted how the Wallabies' physical edge proved decisive at altitude.
Kiss's Four-Game Winning Streak Builds Momentum
The victory caps a remarkable turnaround since Les Kiss took over. Nine reported this marks the first five-year win for Australia in calendar-year form, with the new-look lineup showing sharper execution and quicker ball movement. The Wallabies now head to Mendoza for the second Test with momentum and confidence restored.
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