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Argentina Beats Wales 35-21 for First Win in Nations Championship
On Saturday, July 11, Argentina defeated Wales 35-21 at Estadio San Juan de Bicentenario in San Juan, securing Argentina's first victory of the Nations Championship.
Argentina entered seeking to recover from a loss to Scotland, while Wales aimed to build on their opening tournament victory against Fiji.
Argentina's five tries, including two from Joaquin Oviedo, built a 28-14 halftime lead; Wales managed only 144 post-contact meters compared to Argentina's more than 470 meters.
Wales captain Dewi Lake admitted, "We were dropping off too many tackles," highlighting defensive frailties that force Wales to review tactics before facing the Springboks.
Argentina hosts England next Saturday in Nations Championship play, while Wales travels to Durban to face the world champion Springboks in their final stage-one match.