Buenos Aires — Ramiro Moyano and Juan Martin Hernandez inflicted most of the damage for the Argentine Jaguares as they defeated the Cheetahs 41-14 on Saturday. Winger Moyano scored three tries to contribute 15 points and Argentine rugby icon Hernandez kicked 14 points through four conversions and two penalties. Lock Matias Alemanno also scored a try and the home team were awarded a penalty try in the final minute which gave them a 5-2 try advantage and a bonus point. Previously worth five points, the value of the penalty try in Super Rugby has been increased to seven points this season with the conversion abolished. The convincing home victory lifted the Buenos Aires outfit to the top of the Africa 2 table, ahead of 2016 runners-up the Lions on points difference. Both teams have 14 points after four rounds, with the Sharks one point behind and the Southern Kings last on five points. Jaguares have won three of four matches against South African opponents this season, an improvement o...
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