Rugby: Argentina stun France with four drop goals

Argentina's players celebrate after winning their rugby union test match against France at the...
Argentina's players celebrate after winning their rugby union test match against France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis near Paris. Photo by Reuters
Argentina kicked four drop goals, including three by flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez, to upset France 18-13 and close their European tour with two wins in three tests.

France centre Wesley Fofana scored the only try just before the hour was up but the Pumas solid defence limited the hosts chances to score after they changed ends 15-3 down.

Argentina stunned the French by putting over four drop goals, with Sanchez's hat-trick and one from centre Juan Martin Hernandez. Sanchez also kicked two penalties.

France were fresh from a 40-15 win over Fiji followed by a 29-26 win over Australia while Argentina, having lost in Scotland two weeks ago, beat Italy 20-18 in their last outing.

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