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Namibia face off against Argentina XV in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 29th July 2023 at Estadio Charrua. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 06:00 NZST in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST in Australia and 11:00 EST in the US.
Argentina XV won the last encounter but Argentina XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.
The official squads for Namibia vs Argentina XV will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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A series of passes by Argentina XV results in a try for Bautista Delguy
The Argentina XV supporters go wild as Joaquin de la Vega Mendia successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The Namibia supporters go wild as Tiaan Swanepoel successfully kicks the conversion.
Namibia are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Torsten van Jaarsveld touching down.
The forward pack of Namibia will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
Tiaan Swanepoel adds the two points for Namibia.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Torsten van Jaarsveld dots the ball down from close range.
Joaquin de la Vega Mendia adds the two points for Argentina XV.
Incisive passing by Argentina XV is finished off by Federico Lavanini, as they goes over for the try.
The Namibia maul pushes over the tryline as Torsten van Jaarsveld scores.
Luciano Gonzalez goes on their own for a try.
Joaquin de la Vega Mendia converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Argentina XV is finished off by Martin Bogado
Joaquin de la Vega Mendia converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Joaquin de la Vega Mendia leads to a try for Argentina XV
Tiaan Swanepoel has kicked a penalty goal.