Wales fell to Argentina in their Nations Championship opener, surrendering an early lead after captain Dewi Lake crossed from a driving line-out. The Pumas responded with two tries before Rhys Carre powered over from a quick-tap move to level the score, marking his fifth try in six Tests.

Carre's try continued a pattern established in the Six Nations, where he scored against France and Scotland using identical training-ground moves off penalties. The Saracens prop credited attack coach Matt Sherratt for creating the opportunities, noting he had been frozen out under former head coach Warren Gatland before returning to regular selection.

The defeat came after a demanding travel schedule from Cardiff to San Juan. Wales now fly to Durban to face world champions South Africa on 18 July (16:40 BST). Carre dismissed travel as an excuse, acknowledging the Springboks' status while vowing maximum effort.

The loss exposes Wales' inconsistency under new leadership and highlights a reliance on set-piece strike moves rather than sustained pressure. With a short turnaround against the sport's benchmark side, the squad's depth and conditioning will be tested severely, and another heavy defeat could undermine the early progress shown in the Six Nations.