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Argentina Win Bronze in Valladolid and Enter Bordeaux With Title Hopes Intact

With 34 cumulative points, Argentina retain a mathematical path to the SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux from June 5–7, 2026.

Overview

  • Los Pumas 7s beat Fiji 28-17 to claim bronze in Valladolid, a result that on Sunday, May 31 awarded them 16 stage points and raised their Championship total to 34.
  • Argentina lost the Valladolid semifinal to South Africa 19-7, a defeat that kept them out of the stage final and left South Africa in the lead of the overall standings.
  • South Africa now lead the SVNS table on 38 points with Australia third on 30 points, placing the season title to be decided at the final stage in Bordeaux.
  • Luciano González scored in Valladolid to pass 1,000 career Circuit points, a milestone that highlights the team’s mix of experienced leaders and newly integrated players.
  • The women’s side, Las Yaguaretés, finished 11th in Valladolid after a 24-19 win over Great Britain, and both Argentine squads head to Bordeaux for the decisive June 5–7 stage under the tournament’s three-stage final format.