Argentina has come from behind twice to beat Wales 29-17 in Marseille and reach its third Rugby World Cup semifinal. The underdog Pumas were 10-0 down in the first half then 17-12 behind going into the last quarter.
Argentina’s Emiliano Boffelli celebrates with supporters at the end of the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Wales and Argentina at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Argentina’s Nicolas Sanchez sprints to score a try during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Wales and Argentina at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Matias Moroni then pulled off a try-saving tackle on Louis Rees-Zammit with six minutes to go, and three minutes later new flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez intercepted Wales’ Sam Costelow and scooted 50 meters to secure victory for the Pumas. Their first semifinal since 2015 next Friday in Paris will be against Ireland or New Zealand, which met later Saturday.
Only five weeks ago, the Pumas started the World Cup by losing to 14-man England in the same Stade Velodrome. They crawled out of Pool D with three straight must-wins and, on Saturday, won a quarterfinal after trailing at halftime for the first time.
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