The Argentine rugby team defeated France with a score of 12-7 in an exciting group stage match of the Vancouver Sevens. The Pumas 7's managed to maintain their strong performance in the World Circuit with this key victory. In the first match, Argentina completely dominated their African rival, showing control both in possession and in territory throughout the game.
In a balanced game, the Pumas 7's took the lead with a try from Santiago Mare and a conversion that gave them a 7-0 advantage at the start of the second half. Although the French managed to equalize with a try from Simón Desert, it was Argentina that took the win thanks to a try from Matías Osadczuk at the end of the match, securing their place in the semifinals.
On another day, Argentina defeated Kenya 24-0 and then Great Britain 19-14 to secure their spot in the quarterfinals. Moneta shone with three tries in the first match, while against Great Britain, González and Graziano contributed to the partial victory of 19-0.
Despite the pressure from France in the key match, the Pumas managed to open the scoring and maintain a 5-0 lead until halftime. In the second half, the Argentine team, led by Martín Gaitan, showed greater confidence and created more offensive situations that allowed them to extend their lead with a try from Fraga near the end, securing the victory.
With the aim of defending their title in Vancouver, the Argentine team positions itself as a serious candidate for a fourth championship, following their recent triumph in Perth. Against France, in a close and contested game, the Pumas 7's managed to prevail 12-5, maintaining a perfect score in the tournament.
