Argentina completed their World Cup how they started- shedding to England, this time by a slender margin of three factors, 26-23.
The Pumas put in a greater show than they did in opposition to the All Blacks within the semi-final, and a greater exhibiting than in opposition to a 14-man England within the opening spherical, however didn’t have sufficient to recover from the road.
There have been some eyecatching performances nonetheless. Here’s how the gamers rated:
15. Juan Cruz Mallia – 6
Always had Englnad guessing at any time when he had the ball in his fingers. Finished his World Cup properly.
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14. Emiliano Boffelli – 6.5
Kicked his kicks and did all the pieces he was required to do. Strong aerially, however didn’t precisely set the sport alight on the wing.
13. Lucio Cinti – 5
Saw a whole lot of motion in defence, and received an honest penalty on the breakdown, however that was not mirrored by his offensive output. But that was extra the circulation of the sport somewhat than a fault of his.
12. Jeronimo de la Fuente – 5
Like Cinti, was known as upon to make tackles, which he did.
11. Mateo Carreras – 6
Became the Argentinian Jonah Lomu briefly up in opposition to Marcus Smith. Was a flash of what everyone knows he can do (though he isn’t precisely famed for his energy), however was unable to indicate it constantly throughout the 80 minutes. Looked his most harmful within the remaining minutes of the match.
10. Santiago Carreras – 4.5
Tore England’s defence to shreds early within the second-half for his attempt solely to be charged down simply seconds later for an England reply. The epitome of a blended bag.
9. Tomas Cubelli – 4
A attempt most likely glossed over a barely error-strewn and unwell disciplined show.
1. Thomas Gallo – 5
Marmalised early on by England scrum, however went on to supply a excessive power show which has been attribute of his World Cup.
2. Julian Montoya (c) – 5
The normal from the captain. Threw his physique round in defence.
3. Francisco Gómez Kodela – 4.5
Sent marching backwards by Englnad scrum early, however after that was stable in all departments.
4. Guido Petti Pagadizabal – 5
Middle of the highway efficiency. Nothing calamatous however equally nothing to write down residence about.
5. Pedro Rubiolo – 5.5
Filled the opening left by Tomas Lavanini properly. A number of exercise albeit with little return.
6. Juan Martin Gonzalez – 7
Bamboozled for Ben Earl’s opening attempt of the match however an honest outing in any other case with much more productiveness in assault than earlier weeks. Showed that he is among the greatest defensive lineout operators within the sport.
7. Marcos Kremer – 5
Will absolutely end the World Cup with essentially the most tackles after yet one more machine-like efficiency in defence. An errorsome show elsewhere.
8. Facundo Isa – 5
After a plucky show in opposition to the All Blacks final week given the circumstances, he went into his shell this week, though nonetheless made loads of tackles for the 46 minutes he was on the sector.
Replacements
16. Agustín Creevy – 5.5
17. Joel Sclavi – 4
18. Eduardo Bello – 3.5
19. Matias Alemanno – 4
20. Rodrigo Bruni – 5
21. Lautaro Bazan Velez – 5
22. Nicolas Sanchez – 5.5
23. Matías Moroni – 4
