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Video: Japan vs Argentina Match Highlights

Japan hosted Argentina this morning. In the first November test match for countries the South Americans ran out 54-30 winners.

Argentina scored seven tries, two more than the home side. All of Los Pumas’ scores were from backs. Winger Matías Moroni and Santiago Cordero both scored two each as did Nicolás Sánchez. The remaining try was scored by Tomás Cubelli.

The match saw Sánchez score a personal best 29 points in a test match. In addition to his two tries he kicked eight goals. His previous best was 25 points against Tonga at last year’s Rugby World Cup.

For a complete match report click here.

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