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2017 Rugby Championship: Australia v Argentina

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The Wallabies came from behind to claim their first 2017 Rugby Championship win, downing Argentina 45-20 at Canberra Stadium.

Wallabies players sing the Australian national anthem.

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Wallabies players sing the Australian national anthem. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Pumas sing the Argentine national anthem.

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The Pumas sing the Argentine national anthem. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies outside centre Tevita Kuridrani is caught by Pumas flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez.

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Wallabies outside centre Tevita Kuridrani is caught by Pumas flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies flyhalf Bernard Foley turned in a man of the match performance against the Pumas. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Wallabies flyhalf Bernard Foley turned in a man of the match performance against the Pumas. Photo: Sitthixay DitthavongCredit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Pumas lock Guido Petti tries to slow a bustling run from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau.

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Pumas lock Guido Petti tries to slow a bustling run from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper makes a line break.

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Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper makes a line break.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pumas No. 8 Tomas Lezana makes a line break.

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Pumas No. 8 Tomas Lezana makes a line break.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallaby flyhalf Bernard Foley lines up Pumas captain Agustin Creevy.

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Wallaby flyhalf Bernard Foley lines up Pumas captain Agustin Creevy. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia gets a pass away to Kurtley Beale.

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Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia gets a pass away to Kurtley Beale.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia competes for a high ball during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia competes for a high ball during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies inside centre Kurtley Beale looked dangerous every time he found space.

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Wallabies inside centre Kurtley Beale looked dangerous every time he found space.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies inside centre Kurtley Beale looked dangerous every time he found space.

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Wallabies inside centre Kurtley Beale looked dangerous every time he found space. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Pumas advance a rolling maul near the Wallabies try line.

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The Pumas advance a rolling maul near the Wallabies try line.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Passionate Pumas fans during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Passionate Pumas fans during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu tries to offload during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu tries to offload during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau makes a rare mistake under the high ball during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Wallabies fullback Israel Folau makes a rare mistake under the high ball during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau sores in the corner during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Wallabies fullback Israel Folau sores in the corner during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau sores in the corner during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium.

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Wallabies fullback Israel Folau sores in the corner during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Desperate Argentine defence denies Wallaby Samu Kerevi just short of the try line.

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Desperate Argentine defence denies Wallaby Samu Kerevi just short of the try line.Credit:Sitthixay Ditthavong

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia scores a try during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia scores a try during the Rugby Championship's fourth round clash between Australia and Argentina at Canberra Stadium. Photo: Sitthixay DitthavongCredit:Sitthixay Ditthavong