Pumas 7s lost to New Zealand in the Singapore Sevens final

Cougars 7s Singapore lost 19-17 to New Zealand in the Sevens final. Either way, it was another valuable performance from the Argentine, who continues to excel on the sevens circuit. And is on track to secure a direct spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. She is second in the tournament with 140 points, 24 behind New Zealand, who have already won four events and qualified for the Olympics.

It was the fourth final of the season for Argentina, a complete record in the history of the circuit, in which they had chances, but in the last meters they were not precise and calm. They don’t have the composure they had in the semi-final against Samoa, though, of course, the opponent is from another tier. New Zealand are very solid in defense and dangerous in ball recovery.

40 seconds in, Oceanics teed off and went ahead with a try from captain Dylan Collier; It was a negative start for Argentina in their semi-final against Samoa. After a failed attempt by Marcos Moneta -a bad rebound prevented him from continuing the ball-, Moses Leo increased the lead and brought the score to 12-0.

However, Las Pumas 7s responded in a difficult emotional moment and Joaquin Bellandini had a great effort dismissed to defuse the situation. At the end of the first half, Gómez Cora’s team squandered a unique opportunity: they had the numerical superiority, but a handling error between Monetta and Bellandini spoiled the chance to equalize the score. At least until the break, there were good feelings.

And so, early in the second half, German Schultz struck with a try after recovering an excellent ball from Joaquin Iscro. Then came the breaking point, when a lapse in lineout led to Brady Rush running from one end to the other. Argentina was already by a small margin. With one last chance, Iscro came within centimeters of scoring, but New Zealand chased the ball down to seal victory, with Moneta putting the Albiceleste’s last-ditch effort beyond.

Pumas 7s ranks second with two facts: They have virtually no chance of fighting New Zealand for the season’s title, but at the same time they are one step away from directly qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The main objective is not to bypass the South American event. In a month, it’s time to face the history-defining Toulouse and London stage.

Besides, Fiji won the bronze medal. Australia is 5th, Spain 9th and USA 13th. was Ninth level of the season World Tour And it’s controversial National Stadium in Singapore.

Cordovan Gaston Revol He maintains a healthy habit of breaking records. AndLast February, he became the player with the most stages played on the World Tour, overtaking Briton James Rodwell (93). This weekend, in Singapore, the 36-year-old scrum-half reached 450 matches in this category, making his appearance on the podium: he tied New Zealander DJ Forbes, nine behind New Zealand’s Tim Mickelson. , and is 20 behind Englishman Dan Norton (470). In addition, he is the only Argentinian player to play three World Cups in the specialty field.

“I really don’t know and I’ve lost track of the number of matches. I’m grateful to continue to be part of this team and to contribute my little bit to this team, which never ceases to amaze and represents the country well.”Mentioned that Revol.

Training: 1. Rodrigo Isgro, 2. Santiago Vera Feld, 3. German Schulz, 8. Gaston Revol, 14. Joaquin Bellandini, 11. Luciano Gonzalez Rizzoni, 13. Marcos Monetta.

Alternate: 21. Mateo Graziano, 22. Tomás Elizalde, 6. Santiago Alvarez Fourcade, 7. Alejo Lavayén, 9. Matías Osadczuk, 12. Tomás Lizazú.

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