Wales Suffer Defeat to Argentina in Steve Tandy’s First Match
cardiff, Wales – Wales fell to a 33-19 defeat against Argentina in their Autumn Nations Series opener at the principality Stadium on Saturday, marking a challenging start for new head coach Steve Tandy. The visitors secured a bonus-point victory with six tries, outpacing Wales’ four, in a match played under the closed roof of the stadium before a crowd of 50,185.
The result underscores the important task facing Tandy as he begins to reshape the Welsh side. This was Wales’ first international since July, contrasting with Argentina’s recent competitive run in the Rugby Championship. The defeat raises questions about the team’s form and preparedness ahead of the upcoming challenges in the Autumn Nations Series and beyond, with Tandy’s next test coming against Japan this Saturday.
wales’ tries came from Tomos Williams, Dewi Lake, Morgan, and Murray. Edwards contributed three conversions, with J Evans adding another. Argentina’s points were secured through tries from Delgado, M Carreras, Cruz, Delguy, and two from Prisciantelli.S Racing successfully converted seven tries and added a penalty.
Teams:
Wales: Murray; Rogers (Rees-Zammit 44), Llewellyn, B Thomas, Adams; Edwards (J Evans 65), T Williams (Hardy 76); Carre (Smith 44), lake (Belcher 55), Assiratti (Griffin 44), D Jenkins, Beard, Mann, Morgan (Cracknell 55), Wainwright (F Thomas 65).
Argentina: Carreras; Delguy, Piccardo, Chocobares (Mallia 59), M the races (Isgro 61); Priscylli, Benítez Cruz Cruz (Moyano 65); Vivas (Gallo 45), Montoya (Ruíz 67), Delgado (raratti 45), Petti, kremer (Ealman 61), Matera, Jm González, Oviedo (Grondon 59).
The match began with a fast pace, seeing Argentina quickly establish a lead with two early tries. Wales responded, leveling the scores with tries from Williams and Lake, igniting a passionate response from the home crowd. However, a yellow card for Williams disrupted Wales’ momentum, allowing Argentina to regain control with a try from Delguy. Despite a late effort from Morgan, Argentina ultimately sealed the victory with two further tries.
Ben O’Keeffe of New Zealand officiated the match.
