Julian Montoya's Centennial Triumph: Argentina's Historic Win Over Australia

Julian Montoya celebrated his 100th cap for Argentina with a stunning 67-27 victory over Australia in the Rugby Championship. Coming back from a 17-point deficit, Montoya led the Pumas to their biggest win in 13 years. Despite acknowledging areas for improvement, he expressed pride in the team's performance.

It was always destined to be a special day for Argentina captain Julian Montoya, but the 67-27 routing of Australia in the Rugby Championship far exceeded expectations. Celebrating his 100th cap, Montoya led his team in Santa Fe with a performance that will be remembered for its dramatic turnaround and historic significance.

Montoya was among the try scorers as Argentina overcame a 17-point deficit to achieve their biggest win in 13 years of participation in the championship. 'It was a match that progressed positively,' Montoya said. 'The key was to take a step forward as a team, particularly compared to last week.'

The Pumas' robust comeback was set against the backdrop of a narrow loss to Australia the previous weekend and better weather in Santa Fe. Montoya said his crucial try before half-time shifted the momentum, culminating in a powerful second-half performance. 'We went action by action without focusing on the result. There's still room for improvement, but I'm proud of our approach,' he stated.

Though exuberant about their victory, Montoya emphasized that the team still has areas to address and goals to achieve. Reflecting on his milestone, he remarked, 'My dream was to play one game for the Pumas; now, I've reached 100. The important thing is the team and the shirt. Today I'm here, tomorrow maybe not.'

(With inputs from agencies.)