Argentina staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Scotland 33–24 at Murrayfield, scoring five unanswered tries. The match began with Scotland firmly in control, as Jack Dempsey broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, followed by two tries from Ewan Ashman that pushed Scotland ahead 24–12 early in the second half.
However, the game shifted dramatically in the 45th minute when Argentina made five player substitutions. A crucial interception by Rodrigo Isgro from a loose pass by Finn Russell saw Scotland conceding a penalty, which resulted in the sin-binning of Blair Kinghorn. This shift in momentum allowed Argentina’s captain, Julián Montoya, to score their first points.
As Argentina built pressure, Isgro added yet another try shortly after, though a penalty from Russell initially extended Scotland’s lead. The pivotal moment came as the Pumas steadily closed the gap, with lock Pedro Rubiolo scoring and then Pablo Matera touching down to flip the scoreline in Argentina’s favor for the first time at 26–24. Santiago Carreras successfully converted, sealing the comeback moments before Justo Piccardo capped off the stunning performance with a final try in the corner.
This thrilling match not only showcased Argentina’s resilience and strategic substitutions but also reaffirmed their ability to perform under pressure, echoing their recent noteworthy victories, including a stunning comeback against the Wallabies, where Argentina scored nine tries and overcame a 17-point deficit to secure a staggering 67-27 win. The energy and tenacity displayed bode well for Argentina as they continue to build on this momentum in upcoming matches.