It was the second win in history against New Zealand, the first being in Sydney, Australia, for the 2022 Tri Nations.
The resounding and historic success of The Cougars More than All black through 25-18 left two gems at the Orangetheory Stadium in the city of Christchurch: the initial message before exiting the field of play and the wild celebrations in the locker room after the top of the Rugby Championship was over.
“Remember this day, boys. It will be yours for the rest of your life”, was the phrase in which the Argentine players found themselves, while the coach Michael Sheika gave the usual technical talk.
However, the third date of Rugby Championship did not start in the best way for The Cougarsas the first half ended in a favorable partial for the All Blacks 15-12.
Then came the comeback Argentina against the triple world champions thanks to John Manuel Gonzalezauthor of a test, and Emiliano Boffellithat added six penalties Y a conversion to be the goal scorer and the figure of the fight.
The Cougars they had the strength to turn a scoreline adverse and then stay when they were up, which allowed them to build a historic victory, entering the top 10 list. And this is the second success on record and the first in New Zealand.
The Australian team Michael Sheika He achieved an epic to maintain the high level he had already shown in his previous performance in San Juan, when they beat Australia 48-17.
Video: Los Pumas’ crazy celebration in the locker room
UAR congratulated Los Pumas after their historic victory over the All Blacks as visitors
Gabriel Travaglinipresident of the Argentine Rugby Union, expressed satisfaction with the victory achieved by the Argentine team as a guest against New Zealand, in the Rugby Championship, and considered that the team has the virtues of “concentration” and the “defensive game“.
“The key to success lies in concentration and defensive play, with this result and at this level we are even more confident“, he pointed out Travaglini in conversation with Télam.
Travagli64 years old and who played 19 matches for Los Pumas adding 28 pointsadded more details to his success review saying: “The victory was achieved because they knew how to turn the game around when they were attacked for growing up in the face of adversity and that was one of the team’s highest points“.
Regarding past expectations, CASI’s third line added: “I believed it was possible to win, I was confident but I didn’t expect it to be like this, the concentration shown in the win against Australia (48-17) was maintained.“.
Travaglini I am also talking about tomorrow The Cougars whose main purpose is to France World Cup 2023: “I think this is a great team and that it is improving and growing in the game and the results. This victory means climbing a big step. I am very happy for the players and the technical staff for the work they are doing“.
Source: Tycsports
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