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Australia holds off Argentina to extend unbeaten run under Kiss
Tom Hooper's second-half try proved decisive as Australia defeated a youthful Argentina outfit 27-21 in their opening test match of a two-game tour in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.
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Australia secured their latest victory in their unbeaten streak under coach Joe Kiss, with Hooper's influential performance helping the visitors edge out a competitive Argentina side in the northern Argentine city.
Hooper's crucial try in the second half came during a period of dominance that allowed Australia to build on their lead and weather a strong comeback from the home team. The 21-27 scoreline reflected Argentina's competitive showing, with the younger squad mounting pressure throughout the contest.
The victory marks a successful start to Australia's two-test campaign, continuing an impressive run of form under Kiss's coaching tenure. The result sets up an intriguing second encounter between the two nations as the tour continues.
Argentina, fielding a relatively inexperienced lineup, demonstrated resilience in their performance but ultimately fell short in a tightly contested match. The narrow margin of defeat suggests the hosts remain competitive despite the youth-focused team selection.