With the defeat of Los Pumas 7’s, a medal that appeared sure escaped
The group that had been the very best of the season in sevens, and due to this fact was the group with the very best possibilities of profitable medals earlier than, misplaced within the quarter-finals and, due to this fact, has no probability of getting on the rostrum.
France, who had crushed them within the closing of the Tour in Madrid, repeated their victory, mainly as a result of they had been very current within the first half, a interval during which the group didn’t have the ball even from the exits. Thus, the native group scored three tries, with three conversions, a rating that ended up being indeniable for individuals who had been greater than ever watching, given how the French public is treating the Argentines.
Within the second half, with Marcos Moneta approaching and the house group dropping floor, Los Pumas 7’s got here nearer, first with an early strive by Rodrigo Isgró, who returned after suspension, after which by Moneta himself. There have been nearly three minutes left and the group was enjoying with yet another participant, on account of a yellow card for Jordan Sepho.
Nonetheless, the group lacked a sure lucidity to go for the equaliser, which Antoine Dupont, the very best XV participant on the earth, did have, approaching within the second half and controlling the tempo in favour of Les Bleus in the direction of the top. He even scored the ultimate strive, which made it 26-14.
Dupont’s try (EFE).
Now Los Pumas should play for the spherical of fifth to eighth place, beginning on Saturday towards New Zealand.
