Wales down Pumas
Wales produced an impressive performance as they beat Argentina 33-16 at the Millennium Stadium.
Wales dominated the first half as they were up 13-3 at the break. Pivot Stephen Jones scored all the points as he scored a try, conversion and two penalties to secure a 10-point lead.
Centre Martin Rodriguez slotted a three-pointer for Argentina’s only points of the first stanza.
Speedster Shane Williams grabbed a second half brace to put the result beyond doubt and to cap off a good performance by the home team. Jones added seven points with the boot and wing Leigh Halfpenny also contributed with a long-range penalty.
Argentina failed to trouble Wales as they couldn’t find the composure to build more than four phases in attack often enough and several defensive errors and ill-discipline saw the home side score the necessary points for the win.
Rodriguez managed to add some respectability to the score as he scored all 13 points for Argentina.
November 21st, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Clearly the Argies aren’t good enough to join the 3N.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:00 pm
that bloody shane williams is a class act of note
November 21st, 2009 at 9:56 pm
#1 TheTackler: Jinne, your level of doosheid knows no bounds. Australia lost to Wales last year poephol – are they not good enough to play Tri Nations?
The Argies came 3rd in the World Cup 2007, beating France twice, dont forget.
#2 grant10: He had a good day today. He doesnt always, like a real class winger like Habana who never has a bad game
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
#3 bokfan1: Is this the Habanna who sometimes does not touch the ball for nearly the entire match!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:37 am
#2 grant10: Small and slippery customer!!
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 am
#3 bokfan1: NZ hasn’t lost to Wales since 1953, so they’re definitely good enough for the 3N.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Popham (Wales #6) was great today – should have been the Lions #8 in their tour earlier this year