Argentina has been given a nod by the Laureus World Sports Awards for their efforts in 2020, earning a nomination for an award following their historic first ever win over the All Blacks.
In the 30th contest between to the two sides, Argentina stunned the All Blacks 25-15 in Sydney in November.
The South Americans weren’t shy to show how much the result meant to them either, crying as they embraced and celebrated with fans who had witnessed the Tri-Nations upset.
[Sam Whitelock leaves the field as Argentina celebrate. Source: Photosport]
The victory has since been recognised by the Laureus World Sports Awards – a prestigious annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year – with Argentina nominated for team of the year.
The Pumas will contest the award against Champions League champions Bayern Munich, EPL champs Liverpool, NBA champions the Los Angeles Lakers, 2020 Super Bowl winners the Kansas City Chiefs and the Mercedes Formula 1 team who helped Sir Lewis Hamilton to his record-equalling seventh F1 title.
The All Blacks themselves have been nominated six times for team of the year but have only won it once, back in 2016.
[Source: TVNZ]
