Argentina secures victory over Wales in Nations Championship clash
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Argentina defeated Wales 35-21 in the Nations Championship at San Juan, with number eight Joaquín Oviedo scoring two tries. The Pumas bounced back after a prior defeat to Scotland, showcasing a potent offense with five tries. Wales struggled against the seventh-ranked side, managing three tries of their own. Captain Dewi Lake scored the first try for Wales but left the game injured. Next, Wales will face South Africa, while Argentina prepares for a matchup against England.
- •Argentina scored five tries in a dominant performance.
- •Wales' Dewi Lake scored the first try before getting injured.
- •Argentina's Tomas Albornoz contributed 10 points with his kicks.
- •Wales faces South Africa next, while Argentina prepares for England.
- 10:35 PMESPN Rugby — Wales lose to Argentina in Nations Championship
- 9:06 PMBBC Sport — Argentina overpower Wales in Nations Championship
"Wales failed to build on a strong start as Argentina ran out comfortable 35-21 winners in their Nations Championship encounter in San Juan on Saturday.
"Number eight Joaquin Oviedo scores two tries as Argentina overpower Wales in the Nations Championship in San Juan.
Sources
External links- ESPN RugbyJul 11, 2026, 10:35 PMWales lose to Argentina in Nations Championship
Wales failed to build on a strong start as Argentina ran out comfortable 35-21 winners in their Nations Championship encounter in San Juan on Saturday.
- BBC SportJul 11, 2026, 9:06 PMArgentina overpower Wales in Nations Championship
Number eight Joaquin Oviedo scores two tries as Argentina overpower Wales in the Nations Championship in San Juan.
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