Argentina player ratings vs England | Rugby World Cup 2023
Argentina finished their World Cup how they started- losing to England, this time by a slender margin of three points, 26-23.
The Pumas put in a better display than they did against the All Blacks in the semi-final, and a better showing than against a 14-man England in the opening round, but did not have enough to get over the line.
There were some eyecatching performances nevertheless. Here’s how the players rated:
15. Juan Cruz Mallia – 6
Always had Englnad guessing whenever he had the ball in his hands. Finished his World Cup well.
14. Emiliano Boffelli – 6.5
Kicked his kicks and did everything he was required to do. Strong aerially, but did not exactly set the game alight on the wing.
13. Lucio Cinti – 5
Saw a lot of action in defence, and won a decent penalty at the breakdown, but that was not mirrored by his offensive output. But that was more the flow of the game rather than a fault of his.
12. Jeronimo de la Fuente – 5
Like Cinti, was called upon to make tackles, which he did.
11. Mateo Carreras – 6
Became the Argentinian Jonah Lomu briefly up against Marcus Smith. Was a flash of what we all know he can do (although he is not exactly famed for his power), but was unable to show it consistently across the 80 minutes. Looked his most dangerous in the final minutes of the match.
10. Santiago Carreras – 4.5
Tore England’s defence to shreds early in the second-half for his try only to be charged down just seconds later for an England reply. The epitome of a mixed bag.
9. Tomas Cubelli – 4
A try probably glossed over a slightly error-strewn and ill disciplined display.
1. Thomas Gallo – 5
Marmalised early on by England scrum, but went on to produce a high energy display which has been characteristic of his World Cup.
2. Julian Montoya (c) – 5
The usual from the captain. Threw his body around in defence.
3. Francisco Gómez Kodela – 4.5
Sent marching backwards by Englnad scrum early, but after that was solid in all departments.
4. Guido Petti Pagadizabal – 5
Middle of the road performance. Nothing calamatous but equally nothing to write home about.
5. Pedro Rubiolo – 5.5
Filled the hole left by Tomas Lavanini well. A lot of activity albeit with little return.
6. Juan Martin Gonzalez – 7
Bamboozled for Ben Earl’s opening try of the match but a decent outing otherwise with far more productivity in attack than previous weeks. Showed that he is one of the best defensive lineout operators in the game.
7. Marcos Kremer – 5
Will surely finish the World Cup with the most tackles after yet another machine-like performance in defence. An errorsome display elsewhere.
8. Facundo Isa – 5
After a plucky display against the All Blacks last week given the circumstances, he went into his shell this week, although still made plenty of tackles for the 46 minutes he was on the field.
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
Comments on RugbyPass
“Cortez Ratima is light years ahead of anyone on current form, while TJ Perenara has also skyrocketed into contention following the unfortunate injury to the talented Cam Roigard.” At last some sanity. Hitherto so many pundits have been wittering on about Finlay Christie to the point one wondered if they were observing a FC in a parallel universe where the FC they saw wasnt just the mediocre Shayne Philpott project of Fosters hapless AB reign in the real world. Ratima, Perenara and Fakatava are the ONLY logical 9s for Razor now Roigard is crocked.
2 Go to commentsThis game was just as painful as the Hurricanes game. It was real fork-in-the-eye stuff.
2 Go to commentsNow if they could just fire the Crusaders ground PA guy who likes to play his dance music and just loves the sound of his own voice the entire game, even when play is going on. And I thought their brass band thing of a few years ago was bad.
5 Go to commentsUnfortunately when you lose by far the two form players this season in Roigard and Aumua, you're left replacing two game changing Tanks with a couple of pea-shooters. Which is also about the speed of TJs pass.
2 Go to commentsBit rich coming from the guy with zero loyalty to anyone or any team, including happily taking a players place in a league world cup squad because well, SBW wanted to play in it and thus an already named player got told he was no longer going. And airing stuff like this, which may or may not be true, doesn't exactly say you're a stand up guy either SBW. Just looking to keep his name in lights as usual.
37 Go to commentsTamati Tua. …the Taniwha NPC midfielder. Ollie Sapsford, Hawkes Bay NPC midfielder…doing well
2 Go to commentsFiji deserve to be in the rugby championship, fans love seeing the Fijian national team play, the Fijian Drua is a wonderful idea but the players can still be stolen to play for NZ and AUS…
1 Go to commentsThe first concern for this afternoon are wheather forecast…
1 Go to commentsWhy cant I watch Rugby games please?
1 Go to commentsBeautiful shot from Finau, end of story. Gutted for Shaun Stevenson though.
4 Go to commentsThe Chiefs definitely didn’t win ugly. They had the superior scrum, a dominant lineout, and their defence was excellent once the Waratahs scored their two tries (thanks to some lucky refereeing calls mind you). They put pressure on the Waratahs lineout throughout the game, and the mind boggles as to why the referee did not award a yellow card or a penalty try against the Waratahs for repeated scrum infringements on their own try line before Narawa’s first try. And the Chiefs were slick with their passing and running angles on attack. It was a dominant performance all round, even with many questionable refereeing decisions.
1 Go to commentsWasnt late. Ref 2 assistants andTMO all saw it so who are you to say it was?
4 Go to commentsAre the Brumbies playing the Blues twice in a row?
4 Go to commentsBig difference from the Saders. Forwards really muscled up and laid a solid platform. Scooter brought some steel and I liked the loosie combination. Newell has been rather disappointing this season but stepped up big time - happy also to see Franks dot down. He should do that more often! Reihana had a good game and there seems to be more flair and invention with him in the saddle. McNicoll plays well from the back and is reliable plus inventive when he joins the line. Keep it up chaps!
5 Go to comments🤦♂️🤣 who cares who’s the best . All I know is the All Blacks have the star coach but have few star players now …
33 Go to commentsJe suis sûr que Farrell est impatient de jouer avec Lopez et Machenaud et d’être entraîné par Collazo… 🤭
1 Go to commentsAn on field red (aka a full red) in SRP must surely carry a bigger suspension than a red card given by the bunker as that carries a 20 minute team punishment. Had Damon Murphy abdicated his responsibility as a ref and issued both Drua players a yellow, which would have been upgraded to a 20 minute red by the bunker, that would have killed Australia and New Zealand’s push for the 20 minute red to be trialled globally from July this year.
11 Go to commentsEver so often you all post a Danny Care story that isn’t the announcement that he has finally re-signed for one more, victory tour season at Quins and I’m just like, “well you fooled me again!” My absolute favorite player ever, we need to make his final year at the Stoop (and Twickers) official already. I know he supposedly snubbed France but I won’t feel better until he signs.
1 Go to commentslate hit what late hit it wasn’t at all late and can clearly see he was committed before the tackle
4 Go to commentsChristian Lio -Willies 2 try perfomance was a standout. As was captain Scott Barrett. Up front was where the boys won it.They are a great team and players. Fantastic Crusaders , you can keep going.
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