Warren Gatland says Welsh rugby is in a good place after Argentina win

Image: Warren Gatland was delighted by Wales' fantastic win over Argentina

Warren Gatland believes Wales are in a "really good space at the moment" after his experimental team shocked Argentina 23-10 in San Juan on Saturday.

The Dragons' triumph over the Pumas followed their 22-20 victory against South Africa in Washington last weekend..

The Six Nations Championship runners-up will complete their end-of-season travels in Santa Fe next weekend with another Test against Argentina.

The Wales coach, who made eight changes for the clash with the Pumas, said: "We feel like we are in a really good space at the moment. Welsh rugby is in a good place.

"We are really looking forward to the next 12 to 14 months before the World Cup.

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"I thought it was a fantastic performance from the boys. We were under a bit of pressure in terms of territory and possession.

"But we spoke before the game about how important our defensive performance was going to be. The guys fronted up.

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"That is what we asked of them and as a coaching team, you cannot ask for more than that, when the guys deliver for you and they put their bodies on the line.

"They gave everything so it was a really pleasing performance."

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