Argentina have beaten France in their last three meetings

A Gonzalo Quesada drop goal seconds from full-time gave Argentina the narrowest of victories in Buenos Aires, and a 2-0 series win.

Quesada scored 20 points to guide Argentina to a third succesive triumph over France.

And the result left France coach Bernard Laporte fuming, and vowing to leave some of the culprits out of the World Cup squad.

"I am not simply angry, I am furious," said Laporte.

"There are players who cost us points who will not be going to the World Cup."

The Pumas showed plenty of flair to go alongside their traditionally powerful forward play.

Juan Manuel Hernandez sidestepped two French defenders on his way to scoring the opening try after seven minutes and Quesada made the conversion.

The Argentines weren't better than us, they were just less stupid Bernard Laporte, France coach

A second try followed for Argentina in the 11th minute and only their discipline let them down, allowing France to stay in touch at 21-12 down at the break.

The visitors came out considerably more fired up for the second half and scored a quick try through Yannick Jauzion.

A conversion and a penalty from Frederic Michalak put France ahead 22-21 before a series of penalties saw the lead change three times.

A Pepito Elhorga try under the posts left France within sight of a much-needed victory at 32-30 up, before Quesada's injury-time drop goal settlled matters in favour of the hosts.

"We lost the match because we donated 15-18 points to Quesada," added Laporte.

"We were absolutely appalling in the area of discipline. In short, the Argentines weren't better than us, they were just less stupid."

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda was understandably delighted with his team's performance.

"What is more satisfying than the result is that we were matching one of the best teams in the world in every area of the game," he said.

"This was a far greater victory than the first Test."

Argentina: Juan-Martin Hernandez; Hernan Senillosa; Jose Orengo; Lisandro Arbizu; Diego Albanese; Gonzalo Quesada; Nicolas Fernandez-Miranda; Lucas Ostiglia; Santiago Phelan; Rolando Martin; Rimas Alvarez-Kairelis; Ignacio Fernandez-Lobbe; Martin Scelzo; Federico Mendez; Roberto Grau.
Replacements: Mario Ledesma; Mauricio Reggiardo; Pedro Luis Sporleder; Pablo Bouza; Matias Albina; Felipe Contepomi; Bernardo Stortoni.