The first half started brightly for Wales U19 as they got their first try through full-back Jamie Roberts arising from some good passing by the backs scored in the corner, outsprinting a covering Argentine. The game then went through a lull with penalties being exchanged from both sides before suddenly coming to life towards the end of the half.
Juan Pablo Mirenda, the Argentinian flanker, scored his side’s first try after a spectacular break by outside centre Francisco Cuneo, who ran from the halfway line only to be stopped ten metres short of the line. Wales U19 came back with a try of their own through lock, Will Jones, displaying an impressive sidestep to beat the last defender. The half time score was 15-13 to Wales U19.
The young dragons put on an outstanding display in terms of lineout work throughout the game. A strong lineout drive five metres out from the Argentinian line saw prop Craig Mitchell crashing over the line. A penalty try and a try scored by replacement player, Aaron Bramwell, put the game out of reach for Argentina U19 who found it very difficult getting the ball in the Welsh half. To the young pumas’ credit, they kept on trying, and Cuneo ran sixty metres to score a well deserved try.
