Los Pumas 7s defeat Germany in Bordeaux Sevens opener

Los Pumas 7s secured a decisive 35-19 victory over Germany in their opening match at the Bordeaux Sevens tournament. The win marks a strong start to the final stage of the season, bringing the Argentine team closer to securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

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The plan focuses on core areas: emergency coordination, surveillance, laboratory testing, infection prevention and control, clinical care, and community engagement.

Pedro De Haro opened the scoring early in the match, followed by a brace from Marcos Moneta, who has now reached 38 tries for the season. Matteo Graziano and Gregorio Perez Pardo added further tries, with Santiago Vera Feld converting four and Juan Patricio Batac one. The team, coached by Santiago Gómez Cora, demonstrated clear superiority over their German counterparts.

Germany is an emerging nation in the sport, aiming to break into the top eight by 2027. However, the match highlighted the current gap in skill and experience between the two teams. Los Pumas 7s managed the game effectively, rotating players in the second half without compromising their lead.

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This is a practical plan. It sets out what we need to do now, together, to contain the current outbreak and reduce the risk of further spread.

The victory sets up a crucial match against host nation France later in the day. France, who lost their opening game to New Zealand, will be looking to rebound. Meanwhile, the tournament has already seen a major upset, with top-ranked South Africa losing to Great Britain.

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It’s a time-bound plan, covering June to November this year. It’s a costed plan, at US$518 million.