Argentina vs Wales: The Battle of Rising Grit and Legacy

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Argentina national rugby union team face the Wales national rugby union team, two sides locked in a contest of ambition and attitude. Wales historically hold the upper hand, with 14 wins to Argentina’s 7 and one draw in their 22‑match history. 
However the momentum is shifting. Argentina claimed a decisive victory over Wales 29‑17 at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, showing blistering pace and commitment under pressure. 
Wales bring formidable set‑piece power with a scrum success rate of 98 percent in recent tournaments, yet Argentina lead the ruck speed charts with the fastest arrival at 3.37 seconds. 
On the field we will see Wales striving to impose structure, depend on their mastery up front and restrict space behind the gain line. Argentina meanwhile will endeavour to exploit quick ball, quick lines and turn tight openings into explosive breaks.
This is more than a fixture, it’s a test of value systems: discipline versus dynamic instinct. The winner will be the side that executes under heat and seizes the moment when it matters most.

Here are the last five fixtures between Argentina and Wales:

• Wales beat Argentina 20‑13 on 12 November 2022. 

• Argentina beat Wales 33‑11 on 17 July 2021. 

• Wales drew with Argentina 20‑20 on 10 July 2021.

• Wales beat Argentina 30‑12 on 16 June 2018.

• Wales beat Argentina 23‑10 on 9 June 2018.