Argentina.
The numbers behind the national jersey.
Men’s capped Tests · 2026
Descriptive comparisons. Different opponents and schedules.
The kicking picture.
Through 20 October · 6 Tests22.7kicks per Test
19.9%own kicks retained
27.3mrecorded metres per kick
136total kicks in play
Possession retained includes regathers and recovered tap backs. Recorded metres are not net territory. Latest included Test: 2026-09-05.
The wider style.
Through 16 October · 6 Tests141.2carries per Test
2.9metres per carry
4.5breaks per 100 carries
89.6%tackle success
This earlier style snapshot excludes matches after 16 October. A rate describes recorded events, not an opponent-adjusted rating.
The match ledger.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Kicks | Metres | Retained | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | Scotland | 38–47 | 18 | 459 | 4 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-11 | Wales | 35–21 | 21 | 517 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-07-18 | England | 24–31 | 23 | 505 | 8 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-08-08 | South Africa | 10–17 | 38 | 1163 | 6 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-08-29 | Australia | 21–27 | 15 | 560 | 3 | Match ↗ |
| 2026-09-05 | Australia | 28–28 | 21 | 504 | 3 | Match ↗ |
Metric definitions & coverage
All averages use summed events divided by the relevant denominator. Kicking and broader style editions have separate cutoffs. Click “Match” in each row for the source record.
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