Scotland's hopes of progressing in the Autumn Internationals were dealt a crushing blow by Argentina, who staged an astonishing comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The visitors started as 21-0 winners but their opponents' implosion allowed them to claw back and finish nine points clear.
The problem for Scotland is that despite showing flashes of brilliance, they lack the mental toughness required to see out victories against top-class opposition. Argentina looked a pale imitation of the side that walloped Wales in record-breaking fashion in Cardiff last weekend but their team was camped on Scotland's line before going off the boil in mid-game.
Scotland's forwards had established a commanding 21-0 lead, with two tries from Ewan Ashman and one from Jack Dempsey putting them firmly in control. However, they extended an invitation to Argentina by giving away possession without pressing effectively and being sent to the bin for Blair Kinghorn's foul play.
The visitors took advantage of Scotland's lapse in concentration, using their full-back, Julian Montoya, as a destroyer-in-residence to wreak havoc on the Scottish team. When Justo Piccardo broke free to score a crucial try, it was all over the line at Murrayfield.
Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, admitted that his team simply wasn't good enough, particularly when handling momentum swings like this one. This defeat only adds to the growing list of similar issues that have plagued his team under his watch.
Despite the optimism that his side is on the cusp of something special, those fans who loudly booed them from the Murrayfield pitch will be entitled to wonder if they'll ever take that next step and prove themselves as a top-class team.
The problem for Scotland is that despite showing flashes of brilliance, they lack the mental toughness required to see out victories against top-class opposition. Argentina looked a pale imitation of the side that walloped Wales in record-breaking fashion in Cardiff last weekend but their team was camped on Scotland's line before going off the boil in mid-game.
Scotland's forwards had established a commanding 21-0 lead, with two tries from Ewan Ashman and one from Jack Dempsey putting them firmly in control. However, they extended an invitation to Argentina by giving away possession without pressing effectively and being sent to the bin for Blair Kinghorn's foul play.
The visitors took advantage of Scotland's lapse in concentration, using their full-back, Julian Montoya, as a destroyer-in-residence to wreak havoc on the Scottish team. When Justo Piccardo broke free to score a crucial try, it was all over the line at Murrayfield.
Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, admitted that his team simply wasn't good enough, particularly when handling momentum swings like this one. This defeat only adds to the growing list of similar issues that have plagued his team under his watch.
Despite the optimism that his side is on the cusp of something special, those fans who loudly booed them from the Murrayfield pitch will be entitled to wonder if they'll ever take that next step and prove themselves as a top-class team.
! I mean, Scotland just got destroyed and you're gonna trash Gregor Townsend's tactics? 
They should've bottled it when they were ahead 21-0 lol... meanwhile, Argentina looks like a total mess but they managed to turn it around 
. Mental toughness is overrated in my book - if you can't handle the pressure, maybe you shouldn't be playing against top-class teams 
! Scotland needs to step up their game or just admit they're not good enough 
so what's going on with scotland rugby?? they were 21-0 up and then just gave all those points back away 
it's like they couldn't even be bothered to press the ball properly or anything... i mean i get that you're gonna make mistakes but a 21 point deficit is huge 
what does gregor townsend think he can do now to fix this? should he be sacked for being unlucky again 
. I mean, they're really talented players but they can't seem to put it all together when it matters most. They go out there and dominate their opponents 21-0 only to collapse and get destroyed by Argentina in the end. It's like they lack that mental toughness and focus needed to win against top-class teams 
. Scotland fans are right to question whether their team will ever be able to step up and prove themselves as a top-class team 
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. They need to work on their ability to handle momentum swings like this one and figure out how to close out games when they're in control 
. Until then, Scotland fans will just have to keep waiting and wondering if their team can ever reach its full potential 
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. I was watching this match with my friends in school and we were all like "whoa, Scotland is killing it!" But then Argentina just came back from the dead 
. It's crazy how one mistake can change everything.
. Gregor Townsend has got to work on their mental toughness if he wants them to make it in the top tier.
. But still, it's tough to swallow when you're watching your country lose to Argentina 
. Maybe we'll learn from this defeat and come back stronger? Fingers crossed! 
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. Can they turn it around next time out? Only time will tell 
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... Meanwhile, all those fans are probably gonna be like "what have we done wrong again?" 
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Blair Kinghorn's foul play was the cherry on top of a disaster 
. Gregor Townsend saying they weren't good enough just sounds kinda obvious.