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Argentina XV defeats Paraguay 58-11 in Americas Rugby Championship opener
Argentina XV opened the 2026 Americas Rugby Championship with a dominant 58-11 victory over Paraguay. The match, held at the CAP Acero Stadium in Talcahuano, Chile, was played under difficult, muddy conditions caused by heavy rain.
Argentina XV, coached by Álvaro Galindo, utilized strong scrum play and lineout mauls to control the game. Martín Vaca and Franco Rossetto each scored two tries, while Nicolás Viola also secured a brace. Ignacio Dogliani and Juan Ignacio Gresing Revol contributed additional tries to the decisive scoreline.
Paraguay struggled to maintain momentum in the wet conditions, managing only 11 points. Joaquín Mussi scored a penalty, and the team faced disciplinary challenges, including a yellow card for Juan Martín Sebriano. The win establishes Argentina XV as a primary contender for the tournament ahead of their upcoming matches against Chile XV and Uruguay XV.
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Americas Rugby Championship · Argentina XV · Martín Vaca · Paraguay · Talcahuano
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicolás Viola scored two tries. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Martín Vaca scored two tries for Argentina XV. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played in muddy conditions due to rain in Talcahuano, Chile. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · uar.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Franco Rossetto scored two tries during the match. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Joaquín Mussi scored a penalty for Paraguay. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina XV is coached by Álvaro Galindo. uar.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juan Martín Sebriano received a yellow card. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Argentina XV defeated Paraguay 58-11 in the opening match of the 2026 Americas Rugby Championship. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · uar.com.ar