Introduction
On an afternoon that initially seemed to belong to Scotland, Argentina delivered one of the most memorable comebacks in recent international rugby history. Trailing 21-0, the Pumas rallied with an extraordinary run of five tries, turning the match around to win 33-24 at Murrayfield. Led by the outstanding Santiago Carreras, named Man of the Match, the Argentine side overcame a difficult start and ended up celebrating wildly with their supporters.
Scotland, who controlled the first half and appeared to be cruising toward a comfortable victory, were left stunned as they ran out of answers against the renewed energy, spirit, and precision of the South Americans in the second half.
Team Lineups
| Scotland | Argentina |
|---|---|
| 1. Pierre Schoeman | 1. Mayco Vivas |
| 2. Ewan Ashman | 2. Julián Montoya (C) |
| 3. D’arcy Rae | 3. Pedro Delgado |
| 4. Scott Cummings | 4. Guido Petti |
| 5. Grant Gilchrist | 5. Pedro Rubiolo |
| 6. Gregor Brown | 6. Santiago Grondona |
| 7. Rory Darge | 7. Juan Martín González |
| 8. Jack Dempsey | 8. Joaquín Oviedo |
| 9. Ben White | 9. Simón Benítez Cruz |
| 10. Finn Russell | 10. Gerónimo Prisciantelli |
| 11. Kyle Steyn | 11. Mateo Carreras |
| 12. Sione Tuipulotu (C) | 12. Santiago Chocobares |
| 13. Rory Hutchinson | 13. Matías Moroni |
| 14. Darcy Graham | 14. Rodrigo Isgró |
| 15. Blair Kinghorn | 15. Juan Cruz Mallía |
Scoring Timeline
First Half
- 13’ – Try: Jack Dempsey (SCO) / Conversion: Finn Russell
- 28’ – Try: Ewan Ashman (SCO) / Conversion: Finn Russell
Halftime score: Scotland 14 – 0 Argentina
Second Half
- 44’ – Try: Ewan Ashman (SCO) / Conversion: Finn Russell
- 57’ – Try: Julián Montoya (ARG) / Conversion: Santiago Carreras
- 60’ – Try: Rodrigo Isgró (ARG) / Conversion: Santiago Carreras
- 64’ – Penalty: Finn Russell (SCO)
- 70’ – Try: Pedro Rubiolo (ARG) / Conversion: Santiago Carreras
- 75’ – Try: Pablo Matera (ARG) / Conversion: Santiago Carreras
- 79’ – Try: Justo Piccardo (ARG) / Conversion: Santiago Carreras
Final score: Scotland 24 – 33 Argentina
Argentina showcased their resilience, tactical depth, and mental strength, delivering a victory that will be remembered for years to come. Scotland, meanwhile, faces tough questions after letting such a dominant lead slip away on home soil.