Michael Cheika scored his first win against the Wallabies as Argentina coach in the Pumas’ biggest-ever victory over Australia.
The mistake-riddled Wallabies were cooked in the San Juan heat as Argentina exacted revenge for a loss in Mendoza with a record seven-try, 48-17 thumping.
“...Massive disappointment. Not good enough. You could see the four tries that were kicks in behind us. We certainly got dominated in the collision area,” coach Dave Rennie said. The Pumas were undeniably the deserved victors, however. They were more aggressive and determined throughout. An unseasonably hot and sunny day, which saw the temperatures climb to 24 degrees, appeared to sap the Wallabies of energy early in the game.
Fans had barely taken their seats at Estadio Bicentennial when the Pumas raced in a first-minute try, gifted to Juan Imhoff when his grubber down the left sideline was collected by Jordy Petaia, but then knocked on by Tom Wright via a rushed Petaia offload. Imhoff caught the loose ball and scored.
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