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The opening match of the tournament sees Argentina line up against the host nation Australia in front of a packed Telstra Stadium

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Argentina appear nervous as Australia apply the early pressure with flanker Phil Waugh evading the Pumas' defence

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Wendell Sailor breaks his way through three tackles to score the opening try of the World Cup as Australia take an 11-0 lead

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Australia's David Lyons leads yet another Wallaby charge as the hosts look to add to their early points tally

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After disappointing in the line-outs the Pumas finally claim some vital possession through Patricio Albacete as half-time approaches

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Immediately after half-time play is stopped for 10 minutes after Wallaby vice-captain David Giffin is knocked unconscious after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder

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Kiwi referee Paul Honiss has words with Argentina's Roberto Grau as the Pumas continue to display a lack of discipline

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Despite their dominance, Australia fail to stop winger Ignacio Corleto scoring in the corner in the 70th minute as Argentina reduce the deficit to 17-8

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Australia immediately respond through winger Joe Roff who skips through the Pumas' defence to score the Wallabies second try

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Australia's players congratulate Roff after his try as the hosts wrap up a far from convincing 24-8 win over Argentina