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ARG vs FRA
International Men's Rugby
Estadio Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
Argentina
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France
33
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25
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Full-Time: 33 - 25
That rounds things off from Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, with Los Pumas emerging triumphant much to the delight of the home crowd. Thanks for tuning into Tribe's coverage.
For France, Baptiste Serin and Theo Attissogbe stood out with their excellent performances, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Serin's leadership from halfback and Attissogbe's dynamic play were highlights for Les Bleus, but they struggled to maintain their momentum against a determined Argentine side. This victory is a significant morale boost for Los Pumas and a testament to Felipe Contepomi's coaching, as they managed to break their losing streak against France and secure a well-deserved win.
Santiago Carreras continued to impress throughout the match, directing play with precision and executing crucial tactical kicks. His performance was complemented by the tireless efforts of Pablo Matera, who marked his 100th Test cap with a commanding display, and Thomas Gallo, whose two tries proved decisive. Argentina's ability to capitalise on key moments and maintain composure under pressure was instrumental in their victory.
The second half began with France narrowing the gap quickly, thanks to an Antoine Hastoy penalty goal in the 42nd minute and Emilien Gailleton's try in the 46th minute. Momentum seemed to be shifting in favour of the French when Theo Attissogbe crossed the line in the 50th minute, putting France ahead by four points. However, Argentina responded with determination, and Thomas Gallo's try in the 58th minute, combined with a yellow card for Georges-Henri Colombe for a high tackle in the 57th minute, turned the tide back in favour of Los Pumas.
Argentina triumph over France by eight points in an enthralling match, showcasing their resilience and skill in front of their home crowd. This game was highly anticipated, especially with Argentina looking to end a five-match losing streak against France. The first half saw a flurry of action, with France initially taking the lead through Baptiste Serin's try in the 10th minute. Argentina responded robustly, with Eduardo Bello scoring in the 17th minute and a penalty try from a dominant scrum in the 30th minute, giving them the edge. Santiago Carreras' brilliant solo try in the 38th minute extended their lead to eleven points at halftime.
80'
Hastoy finds touch 30m from the try line. It's clean lineout ball for France as Tuilagi charges hard into the Argentinian 22. He is on his own, though, and Gallo gets over the ball to win the penalty for Argentina. Orlando finds touch on halfway. Los Pumas win the lineout as the siren sounds in the background, with the ball sent into the stands to bring an end to this one.
79'
Orlando finds touch 9m past halfway off the penalty. The lineout is won by Alemanno and the drive is set. France defend well, so the ball is released for Matera on the carry. Kremer follows suit, but Colombe gets over the ball to win the penalty for France!
78'
Tuilagi winds up on a strong run and he is stopped 25m from the try line. A pick and go for Briatte, but he is isolated, and Argentina get over the ball to win the turnover penalty!
77'
It's a stable French scrum as the ball goes right and Frisch works it towards halfway. A midfield carry for Colombe, followed by the left side shift that sends Etien over halfway.