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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Jack Snape

Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers

Wallabies No 8 Rob Valetini is tackled by Argentina hooker Ignacio Ruiz in Australia’s 27-21 victory over Los Pumas in a rugby Test in San Salvador de Jujuy
Wallabies No 8 Rob Valetini is tackled by Argentina hooker Ignacio Ruiz in Australia’s 27-21 victory over Los Pumas in a rugby Test in San Salvador de Jujuy. Photograph: Ramiro Vega/AFP/Getty Images

Rob Valetini bulldozed, barged through and brought the hammer down on home hopes in San Salvador de Jujuy during the Wallabies’ 27-21 win over Argentina, Australia’s fourth victory on the trot.

It was a rare start for Valetini, filling in for captain Harry Wilson in the gold No 8. The man they call Bobby V turns 28 this week and looks to be building towards his peak just in time for next year’s home World Cup. The person Valetini may have damaged more than anyone with his brutal performance, however, was the rested captain.

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