1976 Argentina rugby union tour of Wales and England

The 1976 Argentina rugby union tour of Wales and England was a series of six matches played by the Argentina national rugby union team in September and October 1976.

Five of the six matches were played in Wales, including an international match against the Wales national rugby union team. Argentina won the first three matches of the tour but lost the last three. Although Wales did not award caps for the international game they did select a full-strength team and Argentina came close to winning; they led 19–17 as the match went into injury time but were beaten by a late penalty from Phil Bennett. Wales had won the Grand Slam in 1976 and Argentina's performance was considered a shock.[1]

Matches

Scores and results list Argentina's points tally first.
Opposing Team For Against Date Venue
East Wales 25 22 29 September Rodney Parade Newport
Cardiff 29 25 2 October Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
Aberavon 18 6 6 October Talbot Athletic Ground, Port Talbot
North & Midlands (England) 9 24 9 October Welford Road, Leicester
West Wales 12 14 12 October Stradey Park, Llanelli
Wales 19 20 16 October National Stadium, Cardiff

References

  1. ^ Rothmans p51

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