Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi was proud of his team’s effort despite defeat in Dublin.
WITH THE CLOCK running down at Aviva Stadium Argentina had history within their reach. Felipe Contepomi ’s men had delivered an energy-sapping second-half defensive effort to hold Ireland scoreless in the second 40, and having clawed a 22-9 half-time deficit back to just three points, the Pumas were in the Ireland 22 and on the prowl.
“Look, it’s disappointing obviously because it hurts and I hate losing more than what I love, which is winning,” Contepomi said. Some of Argentina’s defensive work was outstanding and while their attack didn’t fire as many shots as they would have liked, their only try of the night was a beauty – the brilliant Juan Cruz Mallía leaving Garry Ringrose, Caelan Doris and Mack Hansen in his wake as a weaved home from distance.
“I’m very proud of the boys because, you know, definitely one thing to get better at is Ireland started fast and we need to start these sort of games better,” Contepomi said.
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