Argentina delivered a physically superior performance to beat a bumbling Junior Springbok side in their World Rugby U20 Championship clash.
Image: SA Rugby website Image: SA Rugby websiteLos Pumitas, who led 17-0 at the break, scored five tries to South Africa’s one – a penalty try – and were in control of the match from the outset, while the Junior Boks will have to dig deep if they are going to remain in the title race with a must-win pool game against unbeaten England coming up on Tuesday.
Unfortunately for SA U20 head coach Bafana Nhleko, these trends continued for much of the game as his charges failed to fire any serious shots. When Revol added his second in the 22nd minute, the South Americans were cruising at 17-0 and although the Junior Boks upped their game, they were still guilty of forcing things which led to more mistakes.
A few minutes later, the Junior Springboks finally got their first points of the match courtesy of a penalty try after Argentina illegally brought down an attacking SA lineout drive, which also saw one of their players sent to the sin bin.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Junior Springboks aim to build on Fiji performance against ArgentinaThe Junior Springboks will be looking to build on their World Rugby U20 Championship opening win over Fiji when they take on Argentina.
Read more »
Zachary Porthen to skipper as Junior Springboks name squad for World Rugby U20 ChampionshipZachary Porthen to skipper as Junior Springboks name squad for World Rugby U20 Championship
Read more »
Junior Springboks thrash Fiji in World Rugby U20 Championship openerThe Junior Springboks produced a massive forward driven performance to smash Fiji 57-7 win in their World Rugby U20 Championship opener.
Read more »
Junior Boks primed for Pumitas duelThabang Mphafi can't wait for the loose-forward battle when the Junior Springboks and Argentina clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday evening in the U20 Championship.
Read more »
Junior Boks tweak side for Argentina clashBathobele Hlekani will shift from lock to flank in one of five changes made to the Junior Springboks' lineup for the U20 World Championship encounter with Argentina in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Read more »
Junior Boks braced for Argentina backlashAssistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Read more »