Wallabies Edge Argentina in Nail-Biting Rugby Championship Finale

Australia secured a narrow 20-19 victory against Argentina in the Rugby Championship, with substitute Ben Donaldson kicking a decisive last-minute penalty in challenging weather conditions at La Plata.

Australia kicked over a last-gasp penalty to edge hosts Argentina 20-19 in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, overcoming appalling weather to win their first match of this year’s competition. Substitute Ben Donaldson knocked over his effort from close range with the final action of the match to see the Wallabies to narrow victory in cold and rainy conditions at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata.

Australia outscored their hosts two tries to one with Jake Gordon and Rob Valetini both going over and Noah Lolesio adding a penalty and two conversions. Argentina’s try was scored early by loose forward Juan Martin Gonzalez, while flyhalf Santiago Carreras contributed 11 points with three penalties and a conversion.

(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; editing by Jonathan Oatis)