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Wallabies escape with draw against Pumas after late penalty try

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The Wallabies have snatched a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza after they were awarded a penalty try with 10 minutes remaining in the Test.

Trailing 28-21, the Wallabies were on the attack inside the Pumas' 22 when the home side's fullback Santiago Carreras deliberately knocked the ball on in defence.

Referee James Doleman felt he had no other option but to award the Wallabies a penalty try.

Carreras was shown a yellow card for his infringement only a minute after teammate Lucio Cinti committed the same offence and was sent from the field for 10 minutes.

The Pumas were reduced to 13 players but the Wallabies failed to take advantage.

They could not break the deadlock in the shadows of full-time, but still secured a history-making 1-0 series win.

The Wallabies had previously never won a multi-Test series on Argentine soil.

The result also left new coach Les Kiss with an unbeaten record (three wins and a draw) since taking over from Joe Schmidt.

Kiss will be sweating on Carter Gordon's scan results after the Wallabies' replacement fly half left the field in the second half with an ankle injury.

It was an unconvincing performance from the Wallabies, who had led 14-0 following converted tries to captain Harry Wilson and Max Jorgensen in the first half.

The Pumas responded before the half-time break with tries to skipper Pablo Matera and Ignacio Mendy, both of which were converted by Carreras.

Wallabies openside flanker Fraser McReight is tackled by the Pumas.

The Wallabies and Pumas could not be split on the scoreboard in Mendoza. (Getty Images: Alejandro Pagni)

It was 14-14 at half-time, before the Wallabies broke the deadlock with Fraser McReight's try from close range in the 47th minute.

Ryan Lonergan added the extras but it was a short-lived lead after the Pumas responded through converted tries to Ignacio Ruiz and Matera.

The Pumas held their advantage until Carreras's indiscretion late in the match.

The Wallabies, who won the opening Test 27-21 in Jujuy last week, now have three weeks to prepare for their next clash.

They face world champions South Africa in Perth on September 27.

Look back at how the action unfolded in our live blog.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:24amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:24am

Thanks for your company

We're going to wrap up our coverage — thanks for joining us!

The Wallabies remain unbeaten under coach Les Kiss, who now has three wins and a draw to his name.

Kiss and his squad have a three-week break before they face the Springboks in Perth on September 27.

Following the Boks Test, the Wallabies will meet the All Blacks.

The opening Bledisloe Cup encounter will be played at Auckland's Eden Park on October 10, before the return clash in Sydney the following week.

We hope you can join us for our coverage of all three Tests.

Have a great day!

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:13amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:13am

An arm wrestle, indeed

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:11amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:11am

McReight speaks after full-time

Wallabies openside flanker Fraser McReight has spoken to Stan Sport after the match.

It was a tough battle out there, definitely.

We started really strong and we were lucky right on that half-time break not to concede more points.

You look at that second half and it was quite up and down.

But we're grateful that we maintained an unbeaten record for the past four weeks.

But there is clearly [a lot to work on] there.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:02amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:02am

IT'S A DRAW!!

WALLABIES AND PUMAS FINISH IN 28-28 DRAW!

The Wallabies still get the series win, the first they have achieved on Argentine soil.

It was a pulsating end to the Test in Mendoza.

Pumas fly half Nicolás Roger kicked the ball into touch to end the Test after the home side found it tough to break through the Wallabies' desperate defence.

Both teams had their opportunities late in the match and the Pumas may feel hard done by following the penalty try.

But the result stands, and the Wallabies leave Argentina unbeaten.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:01amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:01am

One minute to go!

One minute left on the clock — win, draw or loss for the Wallabies?

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:00amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 9:00am

79' Wallabies blow attacking chance

The Wallabies send the ball to ground while on attack inside the Pumas' half.

Tom Wright can't take possession from a pass, giving the Pumas a scrum field.

Was that the Wallabies' final chance?

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:57amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:57am

76' Wallabies hanging in the contest

Excellent work from Charlie Cale at a defensive breakdown wins possession back for the Wallabies.

Play moves down town inside the Pumas' 22, but the home side have a scrum field.

Meanwhile, Carter Gordon has been forced from the field.

Ryan Lonergan is at 10, with Kalani Thomas at nine.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:54amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:54am

75' Five to go — who wins from here?

It's 28-28 with five minutes on the clock.

The Pumas are down to 13 players but they are enjoying possession inside the Wallabies half.

Can they break the deadlock?

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:49amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:49am

70' Wallabies get penalty try!

Wow, the Wallabies have been awarded a penalty try!

Pumas fullback Santiago Carreras knocks the ball down in defence while the Wallabies were on the attack close to the home side's line.

He is shown a yellow card only a minute or so after teammate Lucio Cinti was sent from the field for the same offence.

The Pumas are down to 13 players!

Meanwhile, it's 28-28 on the scoreboard!

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:47amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:47am

68' More changes for Wallabies

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has replaced Jeremy Williams in the second row for the Wallabies.

And Charlie Cale is on for Rob Valetini at blindside flanker.

Meanwhile, rain is falling in Mendoza.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:43amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:43am

64' Pumas hit the front!

The Pumas score from close range through their inspirational skipper Pablo Matera!

Again, it was a case of wearing down the Wallabies' defence inside their 'red zone' with one-out runners and pick-and-go-plays.

Santiago Carreras converts — the Pumas lead 28-21!

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:39amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:39am

60' Pumas held up over the line

The Wallabies' defence holds up the Pumas over the line, preventing what appeared would be a certain try.

But a Wallabies' infringement in the lead-up play gives the Pumas a penalty.

Nervous times here for the Wallabies.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:37amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:37am

57' Wallabies make replacements

There has been movement at the station, with the Wallabies making some on-field changes.

Carter Gordon has replaced Ben Donaldson at fly half.

In the front row, Massimo De Lutiis is on for Taniela Tupou, Josh Nasser has taken the place of Billy Pollard and Aidan Ross replaces Angus Bell.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:32amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:32am

55' Pumas barge over for a try!

Pumas hooker Ignacio Ruiz scores!

The hosts had worked their way inside the Wallabies'22 and earned a free kick from a scrum infringement.

They attacked the Wallabies' defensive line in the following phase play, with Ruiz getting over for his side's third try.

The conversion was successful — we're locked at 21-21!

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:28amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:28am

50' Daugunu gives Wallabies relieving penalty

Filipo Daugunu!

The Wallabies winger is known for his ability over the ball at the breakdown and he gains a penalty for the Wallabies deep inside their 22.

The Pumas were on the attack but it came to nothing following Daugunu's masterful effort at the breakdown.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:25amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:25am

47' McReight goes over for Wallabies!

Fraser McReight scores for the Wallabies!

They're back in front!

We mentioned the Wallabies had a penalty inside the Pumas' 22.

They went for the tap and through pick-and-go play, McReight eventually got across the chalk.

The conversion was added, giving the Wallabies a 21-14 lead.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:24amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:24am

46' Wallabies earn penalty inside Pumas' 22

The Wallabies were peppering the Pumas' goal line, knowing referee James Doleman was playing advantage.

They have a penalty inside the Pumas' 22 and take the tap.

Can they score from here?

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:21amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:21am

43' No score yet in second half

It's still 14-14, although we are only in the early days of the second half.

The Pumas have enjoyed possession in these initial stages, playing with confidence after their brilliant finish to the first half.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:18amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:18am

Second half makes a start

Here we go — it's 14-14 as the second half gets underway.

Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:15amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 8:15am

Play set to resume

The second half is only minutes away.

An interesting stat from the first half relates to how much possession the Pumas had in the last 10 minutes.

They enjoyed a whopping 83 per cent, capitalising with two tries.

The half-time siren couldn't have come quicker for the Wallabies.

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