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Bautista Delguy scored an impressive try against Ireland on Saturday. The score was the opening try of the match and it would be Argentina’s only try in the test match in Dublin.
From a set-piece move center Matías Orlando blitzed Ireland’s defense, breaking though the mid-field. He linked with Jerónimo de la Fuente, doing so with a clever pass. In support was Delguy to get Los Pumas to 5 meters out upon being tackled.
With players to the ball the possession was sealed and Argentina recycled. Delguy positioned himself on the right wing to give Los Pumas an extra man. Seeing this Nicolás Sánchez would throw wide to Delguy who finished off the job.
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The score was Delguy’s 5th in 9 tests for Argentina. His impressive return fell on deaf ears with World Rugby not nominating him for Break Through Player of the Year. The oversight did not impressive the rugby community in Argentina.
