Argentina’s Jaguares have made an eventful debut in Super Rugby, beating the Cheetahs 34-33 in South Africa after having two men sent to the sin bin in the space of a few minutes and at one point trailing 24-3.
Packed full of Argentina internationals, the Jaguares recovered from an ill-disciplined start on Friday for a winning entrance in the southern hemisphere’s top club rugby tournament.
The Cheetahs had four tries, including a penalty try, inside the first 25 minutes.
The Jaguares lost Argentina five-eighth Nicolas Sanchez and halfback Martin Landajo to yellow cards, but responded with four tries of their own, with two by Landajo after he returned from the bin.
Landajo’s second, rounding off an 80-metre counterattack in the 65th minute, was the crucial go-ahead score for the newcomers.
Watch more sports videos at The Roar TV.
Download the app NOW to make sure you never miss a must-see sporting moment.
The Roar TV – it’s your sports video.
Join The Roar rugby editor Christy Doran, former Wallaby Matt Toomua and a cast of regular and special guests as they look at the biggest issues in the game on The Roar Rugby Podcast. If you’re looking for great odds on the next game check out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.
Six months after Argentina rugby president  Gabriel Travaglini revealed the Jaguares had been invited to return to Super Rugby in 2026, Super Rugby officials…
Australia may have lost the Bledisloe Cup again this year, but they have a good chance of winning the Tri Nations title after Argentina…
This week the looming prospect of a southern hemisphere rugby landscape without South Africa got a step closer with the Springboks' withdrawal from this…
Coronavirus continues to make a telling impact on Super Rugby, with the Jaguares-Highlanders match in Buenos Aires called off and declared a draw. The…
Both the geographical location of Argentina and the lack of professional rugby in the region make it very difficult for the UAR to organise…
It may be called the South African conference, but all the evidence is pointing towards a certain Argentinian side finishing the season atop it.…
