Argentina hold off Australia fightback as thrilling Rugby Championship continues
Australia and Argentina play out tense Rugby Championship match
- Argentina's Pumas secured a narrow 28-26 victory over Australia's Wallabies in Sydney, revitalising their Rugby Championship campaign.
- Fly-half Santiago Carreras was instrumental for Argentina, contributing 23 points from seven penalties and one conversion, alongside a try from captain Julian Montoya.
- The Pumas established a significant 21-point lead, reaching 28-7 in the 64th minute, before a late surge from the Wallabies.
- Australia mounted a strong comeback in the final quarter with tries from Filipo Daugunu (two) and Andrew Kellaway, narrowing the deficit to just two points by the 80th minute.
- Despite Australia's late pressure, Argentina held firm, with the Wallabies' final attack ending in an errant pass and a penalty against Max Jorgensen, allowing the Pumas to clinch the win.