
[Source: rugby.com.au]
Argentina defeated the British & Irish Lions 28-24 in a hard-fought 1888 Cup clash in Dublin, spoiling the Lions’ first-ever match on Irish soil.
Los Pumas opened strong, with Ignacio Mendy and Tomás Albornoz scoring early. The Lions responded with tries from Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne, plus a penalty try, briefly taking the lead.
But Santiago Cordero finished a brilliant coast-to-coast try in the second half that shifted momentum back to Argentina.
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Despite standout efforts from Tommy Freeman and Marcus Smith, the Lions were undone by errors and penalties in front of a sold-out crowd at Aviva Stadium.
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