In a thrilling chapter of Rugby Championship history, Argentina etched their name with a landmark 29-23 victory against New Zealand in Buenos Aires. Here’s how the Pumas players fared in this monumental match.
Juan Cruz Mallia, donning the number 15 jersey, was nearly impeccable with his fluid play, despite a high-tackle hiccup on Fletcher Newell which he’d surely like to redo. His critical pass later drew a crucial yellow card on Sevu Reece, helping to tilt the scales in Argentina’s favor. Rating: 8/10
Bautista Delguy showed spark but also frustration, his missed opportunities and handling errors slightly marring his aggressive performance. Rating: 7/10
Lucio Cinti was a menace with ball in hand and vigilant in defense, crucial in maintaining the second-half lead with a key defensive scramble. Rating: 7/10
Santiago Chocobares was both a physical force and a solid defender, bouncing back from a head injury assessment to contribute significantly on both sides of the ball. Rating: 8/10
Mateo Carreras, replacing Rodrigo Isgro, brought electricity to the field, his strategic play pivotal in shifting the game’s momentum. Rating: 7/10
Tomas Albornoz, unfortunately, had to exit early due to a hand injury, leaving the fly-half role unrated but not unnoticed. No rating
"HUGE try! Gonzalo García extends the lead for @lospumas"
Gonzalo Garcia’s dynamic scrum-half play was instrumental, his try at the 59th minute mark being a decisive moment in the match. Rating: 9/10
In the forwards, Joaquin Oviedo and Juan Martin Gonzalez had varying degrees of impact, with Gonzalez notably intensifying his play in the crucial moments. Ratings: 6/10 and 8/10, respectively
Pablo Matera and Pedro Rubiolo were the backbones of the forward pack, with Matera’s forceful carries and Rubiolo’s enduring tackles providing the necessary grunt. Ratings: 9/10 and 8/10, respectively
Franco Molina and Pedro Delgado displayed solid, if not spectacular, performances, contributing to the team's overall resilience. Ratings: 6/10 and 7/10, respectively
Julian Montoya, the captain, was nothing short of heroic, leading by example and making key decisions that kept Argentina in contention. Rating: 9/10
Mayco Vivas focused on the core aspects of his role, redeeming himself from the previous match’s missteps. Rating: 6/10
The substitutes, especially Santiago Carreras, were crucial, with Carreras slicing through the All Blacks’ defense soon after coming on. Rating: 8/10
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In a thrilling chapter of Rugby Championship history, Argentina etched their name with a landmark 29-23 victory against New Zealand in Buenos Aires. Here’s how the Pumas players fared in this monumental match.
Juan Cruz Mallia, donning the number 15 jersey, was nearly impeccable with his fluid play, despite a high-tackle hiccup on Fletcher Newell which he’d surely like to redo. His critical pass later drew a crucial yellow card on Sevu Reece, helping to tilt the scales in Argentina’s favor. Rating: 8/10
Bautista Delguy showed spark but also frustration, his missed opportunities and handling errors slightly marring his aggressive performance. Rating: 7/10
Lucio Cinti was a menace with ball in hand and vigilant in defense, crucial in maintaining the second-half lead with a key defensive scramble. Rating: 7/10
Santiago Chocobares was both a physical force and a solid defender, bouncing back from a head injury assessment to contribute significantly on both sides of the ball. Rating: 8/10
Mateo Carreras, replacing Rodrigo Isgro, brought electricity to the field, his strategic play pivotal in shifting the game’s momentum. Rating: 7/10
Tomas Albornoz, unfortunately, had to exit early due to a hand injury, leaving the fly-half role unrated but not unnoticed. No rating
"HUGE try! Gonzalo García extends the lead for @lospumas"
Gonzalo Garcia’s dynamic scrum-half play was instrumental, his try at the 59th minute mark being a decisive moment in the match. Rating: 9/10
In the forwards, Joaquin Oviedo and Juan Martin Gonzalez had varying degrees of impact, with Gonzalez notably intensifying his play in the crucial moments. Ratings: 6/10 and 8/10, respectively
Pablo Matera and Pedro Rubiolo were the backbones of the forward pack, with Matera’s forceful carries and Rubiolo’s enduring tackles providing the necessary grunt. Ratings: 9/10 and 8/10, respectively
Franco Molina and Pedro Delgado displayed solid, if not spectacular, performances, contributing to the team's overall resilience. Ratings: 6/10 and 7/10, respectively
Julian Montoya, the captain, was nothing short of heroic, leading by example and making key decisions that kept Argentina in contention. Rating: 9/10
Mayco Vivas focused on the core aspects of his role, redeeming himself from the previous match’s missteps. Rating: 6/10
The substitutes, especially Santiago Carreras, were crucial, with Carreras slicing through the All Blacks’ defense soon after coming on. Rating: 8/10