Wales suffered a expected reality check as they fell to a 35-21 loss against Argentina in San Juan. The Pumas proved their world-class status by securing five tries, consistently outpowering the Welsh side throughout the match.
Steve Tandy, the Wales coach, acknowledged his team’s struggles with physicality and accuracy, particularly in the first half where missed tackles allowed Argentina to build momentum. Despite the defeat, Wales showed spirit, with front-row forwards Dewi Lake, Ben Warren, and Rhys Carre managing to score three tries. Flanker Jac Morgan stood out for his defensive effort, recording 23 tackles.
The statistical disparity was evident, as Argentina dominated with 458 attacking metres and 15 clean breaks, while Wales managed only 209 metres and three breaks. This defeat marks the third consecutive loss for Wales against the Pumas.
Looking ahead, Wales faces a difficult transition to South Africa to take on the double world champions. Tandy plans to assess the squad’s fitness, including captain Dewi Lake who left the field with a leg injury, before determining the lineup for the final fixture of their draining season.
