In a nail-biter at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, Argentina fell just short against England with a scoreline of 27-23. Despite the loss, several Argentine players put forth commendable performances. Here are the player ratings for Felipe Contepomi's squad.
Juan Cruz Mallía, wearing the number 15, had a mixed outing. An early misjudgment led to an English try, but he redeemed himself with a skillful 50:22 before being sidelined by a heavy hit. His efforts earned him a 7/10. On the wing, Rodrigo Isgró (7/10) struggled initially in the air but improved later, even scoring a late try. His opposite wing, Bautista Delguy, found it tough going and earned a 5/10. Center Matías Moroni (6/10) showed flashes of brilliance but was marred by errors.
Inside centre Justo Piccardo shone brightly, proving a formidable force and arguably the game's standout. His relentless drives through English lines and a significant role in Argentina's tries earned him an 8/10. "Contepomi has unearthed another superstar," was the talk of the stadium as Piccardo filled the boots of Santiago Carreras seamlessly.
"Contepomi has unearthed another superstar"
Tomás Albornoz, returning at fly-half, had his moments but couldn't outshine his counterpart, resulting in a 5/10 rating. Scrum-half Simón Benítez Cruz displayed tenacity, earning a 6/10.
In the forwards, Marcos Kremer and Juan Martín González were the standouts, both scoring 8/10 for their physical dominance and work rate. Pedro Rubiolo (7/10) and Santiago Grondona (6/10) put in solid shifts, with Rubiolo praised for his mobility and relentless energy. However, Guido Petti only managed a 5/10, sharing the blame for lineout issues.
Prop Pedro Delgado (6/10) and hooker Julián Montoya (7/10), despite early struggles, contributed significantly in the scrum and open play. Thomas Gallo matched Delgado's score with a 7/10, praised for his dynamism around the park.
The replacements had a mixed impact. While Santiago Carreras boosted the team's late surge, errors from others like Joaquin Oviedo, who spilled a crucial ball, left Argentina rueing missed opportunities. The collective effort of the substitutes was noted, but ultimately, they faltered when it mattered most, earning a combined 6/10.
Despite a valiant effort, Argentina's quest for a historic unbeaten tour ended, with England securing their 11th consecutive victory. The Pumas' performance, however, especially from emerging talents like Piccardo, suggests bright days ahead under Contepomi's guidance.
England and Argentina team lists will be published separately.
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In a nail-biter at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham, Argentina fell just short against England with a scoreline of 27-23. Despite the loss, several Argentine players put forth commendable performances. Here are the player ratings for Felipe Contepomi's squad.
Juan Cruz Mallía, wearing the number 15, had a mixed outing. An early misjudgment led to an English try, but he redeemed himself with a skillful 50:22 before being sidelined by a heavy hit. His efforts earned him a 7/10. On the wing, Rodrigo Isgró (7/10) struggled initially in the air but improved later, even scoring a late try. His opposite wing, Bautista Delguy, found it tough going and earned a 5/10. Center Matías Moroni (6/10) showed flashes of brilliance but was marred by errors.
Inside centre Justo Piccardo shone brightly, proving a formidable force and arguably the game's standout. His relentless drives through English lines and a significant role in Argentina's tries earned him an 8/10. "Contepomi has unearthed another superstar," was the talk of the stadium as Piccardo filled the boots of Santiago Carreras seamlessly.
"Contepomi has unearthed another superstar"
Tomás Albornoz, returning at fly-half, had his moments but couldn't outshine his counterpart, resulting in a 5/10 rating. Scrum-half Simón Benítez Cruz displayed tenacity, earning a 6/10.
In the forwards, Marcos Kremer and Juan Martín González were the standouts, both scoring 8/10 for their physical dominance and work rate. Pedro Rubiolo (7/10) and Santiago Grondona (6/10) put in solid shifts, with Rubiolo praised for his mobility and relentless energy. However, Guido Petti only managed a 5/10, sharing the blame for lineout issues.
Prop Pedro Delgado (6/10) and hooker Julián Montoya (7/10), despite early struggles, contributed significantly in the scrum and open play. Thomas Gallo matched Delgado's score with a 7/10, praised for his dynamism around the park.
The replacements had a mixed impact. While Santiago Carreras boosted the team's late surge, errors from others like Joaquin Oviedo, who spilled a crucial ball, left Argentina rueing missed opportunities. The collective effort of the substitutes was noted, but ultimately, they faltered when it mattered most, earning a combined 6/10.
Despite a valiant effort, Argentina's quest for a historic unbeaten tour ended, with England securing their 11th consecutive victory. The Pumas' performance, however, especially from emerging talents like Piccardo, suggests bright days ahead under Contepomi's guidance.
England and Argentina team lists will be published separately.