Argentina delivered a remarkable performance against the Wallabies in Santa Fe, overcoming a 17-point deficit to secure a resounding 67-27 victory in the Rugby Championship. The match saw Argentina scoring nine tries, demonstrating their dominance as they rallied back from an early 20-3 deficit.
With just 10 minutes left in the second half, Argentina ignited their scoring spree, netting four tries in the final nine minutes of the match. This marks the highest point tally that the Wallabies have ever conceded in a test match, surpassing the previous record of 61-22 set in 1997 against South Africa.
The match began with Australia taking a promising lead, highlighted by Ben Donaldson’s set-up for fullback Andrew Kellaway’s second try, which established a 17-point gap. Loose forward Carlo Tizzano had also scored the game’s opening try following a penalty goal by Los Pumas.
However, Argentina turned the tide about ten minutes before halftime, with Mateo Carreras completing a slick move orchestrated by Pablo Matera. Captain Julian Montoya then exploited gaps in the Wallabies’ defense to score his team’s second try.
Argentina’s momentum carried into the second half, fueled by an early mistake from Marika Koroibete that allowed Juan Martin Gonzalez to capitalize and score. Pablo Matera added to the scoreline shortly after Schmidt made substitutes in the Australian halves. The hosts continued to dominate, with Joaquin Oviedo’s try extending their scoring streak to 38 consecutive points, demonstrating their commanding presence on the field.