Wales vs Argentina – Report – Rugby World Cup 2023 – 14 Oct, 2023

Substitutes Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez scored late tries as Argentina beat Wales 29-17 in a tense World Cup quarter-final at a noisy Stade de Marseille on Saturday, giving the South American team a third appearance in the semi-finals.

Wales led 10-0 after the first quarter of the match as fly-half Dan Biggar scored an early try, but poor discipline allowed Argentina back into the contest and Emiliano Boffelli’s boot punished coach Warren Gatland’s side in a hugely disappointing finish. their campaign.

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Boffelli fired home a penalty from 55 yards to give Argentina a 12-10 advantage before scrum-half Tomos Williams restored the Welsh lead with a burst through the Argentina defence.

But with both teams tiring, it was Argentina who regained momentum and concerted pressure on the Welsh line allowed Sclavi to burst through from close range, and Nicolas Sanchez scored a try via an interception to complete the victory.