| Wales (10) 20 |
| Tries: Faletau, T Williams Cons: Anscombe 2 Pens: Anscombe, Priestland |
| Argentina (6) 13 |
| Strive: Tetaz Chaparro Con: Boffell Pens: Boffelli 2 |
Wales recovered from a heavy defeat towards New Zealand to beat Argentina within the second sport of the Autumn Nations Collection.
Tries from Taulupe Faletau and Tomos Williams helped seal the win.
Wales’ defensive show was a lot improved after conceding eight tries towards the All Blacks.
Argentina responded with two Emiliano Boffelli penalties and a late Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro strive, however Wales held on for victory.
The Pumas had defeated England 30-29 at Twickenham final Sunday, however couldn’t declare the scalp of Wayne Pivac’s aspect in Cardiff.
It was a much-needed win for Wales, who go on to host Georgia and Australia of their remaining November fixtures.
Extra to observe.
Wales: Rees-Zammit; Cuthbert, North, Tompkins, Dyer; Anscombe, T Williams; G Thomas, Owens, D Lewis, Beard, Rowlands, Lydiate, Tipuric (capt), Faletau.
Replacements: Elias, R Jones, S Wainwright, Carter, Morgan, Hardy, Priestland, Watkin.
Argentina: Mallia; M Carreras, Moroni, De la Fuente, Boffelli; S Carreras, Bertranou; Gallo, Creevy, Gomez Kodela, Alemanno, Lavanini, Gonzalez, Kremer, Matera (captain).
Replacements: Ruiz, Tetaz Chaparro, Bello, Paulos, Isa, Morales, Talbornoz, M Orlando.
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR).
Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (RA), Andrea Piardi (FIR).
TMO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU).
