ARG
No.Name
15Joaquin Tuculet, FB
14Juan Imhoff, W
T
13Horacio Agulla, C
12Juan Martin Hernandez, C
11Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino, W
10Nicolas Sanchez, FH
3
9Martin Landajo, SH
1Marcos Ayerza, P
2Agustin Creevy, H
3Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, P
4Mariano Galarza, L
5Tomas Lavanini, L
6Rodrigo Baez, FL
7Benjamin Macome, FL
8Leonardo Senatore, N8
T
Replacements
16Matias Cortese, -
17Bruno Postiglioni, P
18Ramiro Herrera, P
19Matias Alemanno, L
20Javier Ortega Desio, FL
21Tomas Cubelli, SH
22Marcelo Bosch, C
23Jeronimo de la Fuente, FB

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
11:40 PM, October 4, 2014
Attendance: 26,000
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Match Commentary

81'21-17 End of half
81'21-17 End of half
81'21-17 End of second half
80'Argentina have won their very first game at the Rugby Championship! Congratulations to the Pumas. It's taken them three years, but they've got there!
79'That's it! The Pumas get a questionable penalty at the scrum.
77'The Wallabies have an important scrum right on halfway. Can the Wallabies pull through? A reset at the scrum and the Pumas will be happy to eat away at the time.
76'Adam Ashley-Cooper makes a good run down the sideline but the Pumas steal it in the breakdown. The Pumas lose the ball and the Wallabies steal it.
75'Player substituted - Joaquin Tuculet , Argentina
75'Substitute on - Jeronimo de la Fuente , Argentina
75'21-17 Penalty goal - Nicolas Sanchez , Argentina
74'The Pumas add the extras and the Wallabies have a bit of work to do to get back in it.
74'Yellow card - Michael Hooper , Australia
74'Substitute on - Matias Alemanno , Argentina
74'Player substituted - Mariano Galarza , Argentina
73'A huge roar from the crowd and the referee goes back and gives the Pumas a penalty and Michael Hooper is sent off for a high tackle after he took the kicker out when landing from his charge down. Poor decision or justified?
72'It's a huge kick for Bosch, right on halfway and to the left. A big thump, but it's just out to the right.
72'Player substituted - Saia Fainga'a , Australia
72'Substitute on - Josh Mann-Rea , Australia
71'Another penalty! The Wallabies are just giving the ball away now.
70'Substitute on - Marcelo Bosch , Argentina
70'Player substituted - Horacio Agulla , Argentina
69'It's off the uprights and the Wallabies gain the ball. But again the Wallabies kick it away. Lasers shone into Foley's eyes while he takes the kick. Surely something has to be done about this!
68'Another penalty from the Pumas and this one is easily within Foley's range. Just within the 22-metre and just to the left of the posts, Foley is surely going to add the three points.
68'Player substituted - James Horwill , Australia
68'Substitute on - Will Skelton , Australia
67'The Pumas give away a penalty for the tackler not releasing the Foley makes sure to send it long into the Pumas half. The Wallabies win the lineout and create another rolling maul and make it into the Pumas 22-metre.
67'Player substituted - Marcos Ayerza , Argentina
67'Substitute on - Bruno Postiglioni , Argentina
65'Foley misses. Wasn't his best, it was pushing his limits on his range. Just metres into the Pumas half and just wide of the posts.
64'The Wallabies under pressure at scrum time yet another reset. Penalty against Argentina for hinging. Foley asks for the tee and sets up for the kick.
64'Player substituted - Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro , Argentina
64'Substitute on - Ramiro Herrera , Argentina
64'Player substituted - Nick Phipps , Australia
64'Substitute on - Nic White , Australia
63'The Wallabies struggling to make anything out of their possession and get a scrum.
62'Both sides trade kicks down field but Folau choses to run it and goes straight through the Pumas defence
59'Sanchez is unable to add the extras.
59'Player substituted - Martin Landajo , Argentina
59'Player substituted - Sekope Kepu , Australia
59'Substitute on - Ben Alexander , Australia
59'Substitute on - Tomas Cubelli , Argentina
59'Player substituted - Scott Higginbotham , Australia
59'Substitute on - Jake Schatz , Australia
59'Substitute on - Benn Robinson , Australia
59'Player substituted - James Slipper , Australia
58'The Wallabies dismantle the Pumas rolling maul but the Pumas still with the ball and yet another penalty against the Wallabies! That's 12 penalties to the Wallabies! Congratulations Jake Shatz for making his debut for the Wallabies!
57'The Wallabies win their lineout and make metres with a rolling maul. But a Israel Folau is sent off for taking the player out in the air. HUGE CALL! The yellow card is reversed! Folau is brought back onto the field.
56'A poor lineout throw and Hooper pounces on the lose ball. The Pumas give away a penalty and the Wallabies get the chance to get out of their half.
54'The Pumas steal the ball at the breakdown and the Wallabies give away another penalty.
54'18-17 Conversion - Nicolas Sanchez , Argentina
53'Sanchez converts as the Pumas hit the lead for the first time.
53'16-17 Try - Juan Imhoff , Argentina
52'TRY! A simple overlap and the Pumas send Juan Imhoff over in the corner. But the Wallabies aren't happy as they claim a forward pass.
50'The Pumas kick it downfield and have a lineout right on the Wallabies 22-metre. The lineout throw is too long but Rob Horne can't control it and the Pumas get the scrum on the 22-metre.
49'Another knock on from the Pumas and the Wallabies get the scrum 10-metres in Argentina's half. Huge shove from the Argentina and the Wallabies scrum is dismantled and the Pumas win a penalty.
48'Poor communication from the Pumas and it's a knock on and the Wallabies play on.
48'11-17 Penalty goal - Bernard Foley , Australia
47'Foley makes sure to add the extras. The Wallabies regain the ball from the kick off and Foley sends it down town with a box kick.
45'A wobbly scrum but the Wallabies still win the ball and earn a penalty right in front but keep the ball in hand. Folau looks to be going out but keeps the ball in field and Kurindrani looks like he's gone over the line but they go upstairs to check it out. No try! Kuridrani is deemed held up and so they go back for a penalty.
44'The Wallabies kick off and go deep into the Pumas half and a mistake from Sanches metres from his line gives the Wallabies a scrum 5-metres from the Pumas line.
44'11-14 Penalty goal - Nicolas Sanchez , Argentina
43'Sanchez adds three-points with the penalty.
43'Yellow card - Nick Phipps , Australia
42'Yellow Card! Nick Phipps has been given his marching orders for being offside at the breakdown. Tough call for the Wallaby
41'Somehow the ball pops out of the Wallabies breakdown and the Pumas pounce and make plenty of ground.
41'8-14 End of first half
41'8-14 Penalty goal - Nicolas Sanchez , Argentina
40'The Pumas kick it off and the Wallabies win the ball and go wide quickly. Folau makes a great break and pops it up to Toomua but it's gone into touch. The Pumas win the lineout but go the shortside and is sent back into touch.
40'Sanchez converts the penalty and it's 14-8 as the sides head into the sheds for half-time.
40'8-14 Start of second half
39'The Wallabies will really need to watch their discipline as they head into the second half. The Wallabies have given the Pumas too many chances and James Horwill is lucky to get away without a card heading into the break.
38'The Wallabies have the ball from the lineout and Phipps kicks it down for Adam Ashley-Cooper to chase but the Pumas get their first and get another penalty.
37'The Pumas win the ball off the kick off and are again in Wallabies territory.
36'But Nicolas Sanchez can't add the extras, so the Wallabies remain 14-5 ahead.
35'5-14 Try - Leonardo Senatore , Argentina
34'The Pumas have the advantage after the Wallabies rush up in defence. TRY! The Pumas finally get an overlap and send it wide for Leonardo Senatore to crash over in the corner.
33'The Pumas win their lineout and set up a rolling maul, but the Wallabies come through a disrupt it. The Pumas retain possession and make it within a metre, but a huge try saving tackle from Rob Horne keeps them out.
31'Argentina continue to test the Wallabies defence and they get a penalty within the Wallabies 22-metre. The Wallabies will have to watch their discipline as the Pumas kick it out for a lineout 5-metres from the Wallabies line.
31'Player substituted - Matt To'omua , Australia
31'Substitute on - Rob Horne , Australia
30'Toomua has been taken off for a quick pitch side concussion test after he made a huge hit in defence. A huge shove from the Pumas pushes the Wallabies right over their ball from the scrum, but Higginbotham just saves the ball and Foley boots it out downfield.
29'The Pumas continue to test the Wallabies defence, but can't seem to find a hole. The Pumas knock it on. After several phases the Pumas couldn't find any gaps and lose the ball.
27'The Wallabies win the lineout at the front but are slow to get it out. Foley sends a little chip kick over the Pumas line but are unable to win the ball. Another penalty and the Pumas send it down within the Wallabies half.
25'The Wallabies win the lineout on their 22-metre and make some easy metres through a rolling maul. The Wallabies win another penalty and Toomua makes sure to send it to the halfway.
24'The Pumas make it metres from the Wallabies line, but the Wallabies steal the ball and score a relieving penalty
23'The Pumas go for the penalty goal 45-metres back, but it hasn't got the legs and the Wallabies kick the ball downfield for the Pumas to make a run.
22'The Wallabies look strong in defence with some good hits, but the Pumas win a penalty after Higginbotham dives right over the breakdown.
21'Big push from the Pumas but the Wallabies hold their ground before the Pumas get it out wide.
20'The Pumas win their lineout, but the Wallabies defence is up quickly and shut down the Pumas attack. But a Wallabies knock on in a tackle gives the Pumas the put in right near halfway
19'The Wallabies get a relieving free kick after the Pumas pushed too early and Toomua kicks it downfield for the Pumas to throw it in.
18'Again another big shove from the Pumas, but there's a little knock on and the Wallabies get the put in. But no doubt they're are still under a lot of pressure.
17'Big shove from the Pumas and they win a penalty and choose to go back for another scrum.
15'The Pumas win their lineout and make it just 5-metres out. But the ball is trapped in the breakdown and the Pumas get a scrum only 5-metres from the Wallabies line.
14'Wallabies win possession at the kick off, but a silly offside penalty gives the Pumas possession and the kick it down to within the Wallabies 22-metres
14'0-14 Conversion - Bernard Foley , Australia
14'Player substituted - Benjamin Macome , Argentina
14'Substitute on - Javier Ortega Desio , Argentina
13'Foley adds the extras to give the Wallabies a 14-0 lead.
13'0-12 Try - Scott Higginbotham , Australia
12'The Wallabies win the lineout and quickly send it wide. TRY! A great ball from Nick Phipps sees Scott Higginbotham right through a gap and over the line for a second try.
11'The Wallabies score their own penalty at the breakdown for holding on 10-metres within the Wallabies half. Toomua puts it out downfield and the Wallabies chew off a good chunk of territory and get the lineout 25-metres from the Pumas line
10'The Wallabies get the ball back but another steal at the ruck costs the Wallabies.
9'Big shove from the Pumas but the Wallabies hold onto the ball and start to spread it wide and make some good metres down field. It's good ball movement, but the Pumas steal it in the ruck and a chip kick ahead gives the Pumas some good field position.
7'Hooper looks like he's picked up a lose ball from the scrum and goes for a run, but it's quickly called back for a reset.
5'The Pumas win their lineout and again start spreading it wide before a mix up causes a knock on and gives the Wallabies the put in for the scrum
5'0-7 Conversion - Bernard Foley , Australia
4'Bernard Foley adds the extras and so the Wallabies go up 7-0. Quick restart from the Pumas and they've won the ball back and make a nice little break downfield, but the Wallabies have stolen the ball and Toomua boots it out from within his 22-metre to releive some pressure.
3'0-5 Try - Tevita Kuridrani , Australia
2'Not a bad scrum for the Pumas and they start to move downfield. Michael Hooper intercepts and makes a good 20-metre run, he offloads and the Wallabies have numbers wide and Tevita Kuridrani slips right through a gap and dives over. It's the Wallabies first time in possession and they've scored a simple try.
1'The Pumas have looked good so far and head into the second half with all the momentum, while the Wallabies will definitely need to look at their discipline.
1'And we're off Bernard Foley kicks off to the Pumas. It's a loose ball but the Pumas manage to get it back and make quick work to move down field. The Wallabies knock it on in defence and the Pumas have a scrum right on half way.
1'Hello and welcome to our live commentary of the final Rugby Championship match of 2014. Australia have had a trying week with several off-field dramas hindering their preparations, while Argentina have played well throughout the series but have been unable to take a win. Will this match be the Pumas first Rugby Championship win? Or will the Wallabies pull through? Players have taken the field and are ready for the kick off.
1'0-0 Start of first half

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