Argentina vs Samoa- Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 22/09/23
Time: 17:45 CET
Venue: Geoffroy-Guichard
Argentina vs Samoa Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Argentina are set to face Samoa in their second fixture in the Rugby World Cup 2023. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 22, 2023.
In the history of World Rugby, Argentina has faced Samoa three times in previous matches, all during the group stages. The first encounter dates back to the 1991 World Cup in England when Samoa emerged victorious with a score of 35-12 against a struggling Argentine team. In the iconic 1995 World Cup in South Africa, Samoa triumphed again, this time with a score of 32-26. The most recent World Cup clash saw Argentina secure a 32-16 victory in 1999.
Argentina has participated in a total of 41 World Cup matches since the inaugural tournament in New Zealand. They have never drawn, securing 21 wins and experiencing 20 losses, resulting in an overall effectiveness rate of 51%. The Argentine team has accumulated 1098 points while conceding 839. Their best performance came in the 2007 World Cup in France when they clinched the bronze medal after defeating the host nation, thanks to standout players like Pichot and Loffreda.
On the other hand, Samoa is far from being a weak team and boasts significant experience in the Rugby World Cup. They have competed in 36 matches since 1991, securing 14 wins, with no draws and 22 matches where they trailed on the scoreboard, resulting in an effectiveness rate of 39%.
Argentina vs Samoa Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
While the historical record may give an edge to the 12th-ranked Argentina, the upcoming clash between Argentina and Samoa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 is far from a guaranteed outcome. Michael Cheika's team is under pressure to secure a victory in this match to advance further in the tournament. The Argentine side exhibits more strength across all positions compared to their formidable opponents in blue. It's evident that this match may pose considerable challenges, possibly more than expected, but the South American team is expected to overcome these obstacles.
Prediction: Argentina 31-19 Samoa. Los Pumas emerge victorious.
Odds:
Argentina win: 1.12
Draw: 34.00
Samoa win: 5.80
Argentina vs Samoa Match Report - Rugby World Cup 2023
In a closely contested match in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup, Argentina secured their first victory of the tournament by defeating Samoa 19-10.
The Argentine full-back, Emiliano Boffelli, played a pivotal role by scoring a try and successfully converting three penalties along with one conversion. The match remained tense as Samoa managed to reduce the gap to six points with a late try by Sama Malolo, but a penalty from Nicolas Sanchez ultimately sealed the win for Argentina at Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne.
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