Argentina, ranked at No5 in the world and with victories over all of New Zealand, South Africa, France and Australia to their name in 2024, edged the early kicking battle and drew first blood when fly-half Tomas Albornoz made no mistake from the tee.

Perhaps the British and Irish Lions will stop inviting Argentina to their pre-tour party. 20 years on from a narrow escape and dispiriting draw kicked things off with a whimper in Cardiff for the 2005 vintage,