Rugby-Argentina surge into semis with battling comeback win over Wales

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Wales v Argentina - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - October 14, 2023 Argentina's Facundo Isa and Marcos Kremer celebrate after the match REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) -Argentina rode a wave of incredible fan support into the World Cup semi-finals for the third time on Saturday, overcoming a 10-0 deficit to eventually overwhelm Wales 29-17 with late tries by replacements Joel Sclavi and Nicolas Sanchez.

In a bruising, fluctuating game played against a deafening backdrop, Wales deservedly led after a Dan Biggar try but The Pumas chipped back with a series of Emiliano Boffelli penalties to take the lead soon after the break.