Will Jordan scored two exceptional tries, one against Ireland and one against Uruguay
The try was Arendse’s but the no-look kick assist from Manie Libbok was out of this world. Think it is easy to strike a ball accurately while deliberately looking the other way? Try it.When they opt to play, the Pumas can be irresistible. A crafty angled run from the scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou and a turbocharged finish from Carreras, Newcastle Falcons’ flying wing, rounded off this absolute beauty.Matt Williams on Irish rugby: The ultimate heartbreak rests in understanding the truth.
When Michael Leitch shipped the ball to the 118kg Fakatawa 60 metres from the Pumas try-line there seemed no massive danger. Until the big lock forward chipped the defence at full gallop, regathered and scored. Fab-ul-ous. New Zealand’s Will Jordan makes a break on his way to scoring a try. Photograph: Andrew Cornaga/PhotosportOne of the great modern game-shaping tries. Richie Mo’unga was 15 metres inside his own half when he received the ball from a short lineout, pierced the gainline and put Jordan away to score. Sheer class.Jordan is a major talent but, again, it was a team-mate who was the creative architect.
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