In a pulsating Rugby Championship clash in Townsville, Angus Bell emerged as the hero for the Wallabies, scoring a match-winning try in the 86th minute to secure a dramatic 28-24 comeback victory over Argentina.
Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime due to early disciplinary issues and tries from Los Pumas’ Bautista Delguy and Mateo Carreras, the Wallabies rallied in the second half, ignited by two tries from Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and a standout performance from player-of-the-match Len Ikitau.
The hosts overcame a late penalty from Juan Cruz Mallia, with Bell’s decisive score after a bold tap-and-go play sending the 20,163-strong crowd into raptures.
With injuries to Tom Lynagh, Nic White, and Taniela Tupou, both teams now head to Sydney with the Pumas Trophy and World Cup rankings at stake in a tightly contested Rugby Championship.
