The national franchise beat the Argentinian cast, current American Rugby Super League champions, and handed them the only loss they received in their entire appearance.
A historic victory was won by Selknam, on the third date of the American Rugby Super League after defeating the current champion, Jaguares XV of Argentina, by 20-10.
A to try by Martín Sigren and another by Nicolás Garafulic led Nicolás Bruzzone’s team to victory. The latter also scored two transformations and two penalties, being the big figure of the game.
The Chilean start at La Pintana was overwhelming, quickly taking center stage, the national cast went 10-0 and although the trans-Andean team sketched a reaction, the tactical discipline of the local was essential to carry out the task.
In the second half, the defensive work was splendid and the visitors succumbed each time they tried to approach the in order to Creole. So it was only a matter of time before a resounding victory was won for rugby on this side of the mountain range.
In addition, the cap of national casting is relevant, since it is the first team that removes the record of invincibility to the Argentine franchise over the 16 games it has played in the competition. The vast majority of the Chilean components are players from the Cóndores, who in July will seek an unprecedented quota for the World Cup in France next year.
Selknam picked up its second straight win, after winning the previous week against the Brazil Cobras. They only lost in the first against Olimpia Lions of Paraguay. With this triumph, he continued to lead the table by goal difference.
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Source: Latercera
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