The Pumas fell to Australia This Saturday for the third date of the Rugby Championship 2024. The match played at Estudiantes de La Plata’s Estadio UNO was Argentina’s first home game in the tournament, and ended with a 20-19 defeat at the end. In addition, It was Agustín Creevy’s last game with the national team, after five years as team captain.
The match was even overall, with the Australians having more possession at the start. After a great defense that helped them gain ground, Los Pumas They took a 3-0 lead thanks to Santiago Carreras. Three minutes later, Juan Martín González supported the oval and scored the first try for the Argentine team, stretching the difference to 10.
In the second half, the score was turned around and Australia, after taking advantage of fouls by Los Pumas, He took a 17-16 lead. Under heavy rain, the Argentines came close to another try, but had to settle for a penalty converted by Thomas Albornozto make it 19-17.
Towards the end, Australia also took advantage and took the victory, after the execution of another penalty. Eight minutes before the end, Agustín Creevy entered the field, in what was his last game as a Los Pumas player. The 39-year-old hooker was applauded by the crowd.
The next match will be on Saturday, September 7 in Santa Fe, against the same rival. In the initial tour of New Zealand, Argentina obtained a resounding victory in the debut of the 2024 season of the competition and suffered a tough defeat.
Pumas vs Australia: lineups
The Pumas: 1. Thomas Gallo, 2. Julián Montoya (C), 3. Joel Sclavi, 4. Franco Molina, 5. Pedro Rubiolo, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Marcos Kremer, 8. Juan Martín González, 9. Gonzalo Bertanou, 10 Santiago Carreras, 11. Mateo Carreras, 12. Santiago Chocobares, 13. Lucio Cinti, 14. Santiago Cordero, 15. Juan Cruz Mallía
Substitutes: 16. Agustin Creevy, 17. Mayco Vivas, 18. Eduardo Bello, 19. Guido Petti, 20. Tomas Lavanini, 21. Santiago Grondona, 22. Gonzalo Garcia, 23. Tomas Albornoz.
Australia: 1. Angus Bell, 2. Matt Faessler, 3. Taniela Tupou, 4. Nick Frost, 5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6. Rob Valetini, 7. Carlo Tizzano, 8. Harry Wilson (C), 9. Jake Gordon, 10. Noah Lolesio, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Hamish Stewart, 13. Len Ikitau, 14. Andrew Kellaway, 15. Tom Wright.
Substitutes: 16. Josh Nasser, 17. Isaac Kailea, 18. Allan Alaalatoa, 19. Jeremy Williams, 20. Langi Gleeson, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Ben Donaldson, 23. Max Jorgensen.
Source: Ambito
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