Pumas run riot in Buenos Aires

France's woes on tour continued on Saturday after Argentina piled on the points to record a memorable 41-13 win at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires.

The Pumas were full value for their victory with fly-half Felipe Contepomi contributing 31 of his side's points thanks to two tries, three conversions and five penalties - a sterling performance from the home side's skipper.

Argentina achieved their highest score and biggest margin against France, which completed a disastrous tour of the southern hemisphere, including a 42-17 mauling from the Springboks two weeks ago.

The previous worse result for the French against Argentina came in the third place play-off at the 2007 World Cup when they lost 34-10

Read more: http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2...232030,00.html

Wow - go the Argies!

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Originally Posted by beige

The Pumas were full value for their victory with fly-half Felipe Contepomi contributing 31 of his side's points thanks to two tries, three conversions and five penalties - a sterling performance from the home side's skipper.

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I like the sound of that, hope RugbyWA are taking a look at him, especially with them joining the Tri (Quad) Nations soon :approve:

im just wondering how the Frogs can jump above us in ranking when they get a drubbing like that????
never mind the one against the boks.