Inspirational Emiliano Boffelli shines as Argentina bounce back to overcome Samoa

Emiliano Boffelli was the difference-maker as Argentina survived a late charge to beat Samoa and reignite their World Cup campaign.

With the Pumas losing to England in their opening Pool D fixture, they needed to beat Samoa to keep alive realistic hopes of progressing into the knockout stages.

They did that with an attritional 19-10 win in Saint-Etienne, with Boffelli delivering all the points.

Any pre-match pressures were eased when Samoa's Duncan Paia’aua was sent to the sin-bin in the opening minute of the match.

Argentina 7-0 Samoa

Emiliano Boffelli gets over in the corner for the opening try as Argentina make a strong start in their must-win game in Pool D