CASI vs Atl. Del Rosario

At 3-0 down after Nogués' early penalty, CASI could have felt the pressure of a side chasing the leaders. Instead, Torrado's try in the 8th minute flipped momentum entirely. From that moment, CASI's pack — led by Torres Obeid and Scaiano — seized control of the collisions, and Atlético del Rosario never regained a foothold.

• Facundo Scaiano (CASI): The prop scored a try and anchored a scrum that demolished the visiting pack all evening.
• Juan Bautista Torres Obeid (CASI): The hooker crossed for a try and was relentless at the breakdown.
• Ignacio Torrado (CASI): Opened CASI's try account with a powerful finish that set the tone.
• Juan Franco Akemeier (CASI): Composed off the tee, converting tries with consistency.

The return of Lucho Briatore and Jero Solveyra added quality and depth to the CASI backline, with both involved in the second-half try-scoring sequences.

The 47-13 scoreline tells a story of total CASI dominance, but the bonus-point try — shown on the URBA official results as a "(B)" bonus-point win — confirms CASI scored at least four tries while keeping the visitors to fewer than three. The 34-point margin is CASI's largest of the season against a Top 12 opponent and reflects a forward pack that won the gain-line battle decisively. For Atlético del Rosario, the two Nogués penalties in the first half were their only points, underlining an attack that has now scored 20 or fewer points in four of their last five outings.

CASI (65 points, 2nd) sit firmly in the playoff places with two regular-season rounds remaining. Newman (75) extended their lead at the top with a 29-19 win over Alumni. The gap to third-placed Hindú (57) is eight points — a comfortable buffer for CASI.

Atlético del Rosario (29 points, 10th) are level on points with La Plata but only one clear of 12th-placed Los Matreros (28). With five consecutive defeats, they need results quickly.

Next up (Round 19, 22 August 2026):

• Los Tilos vs CASI
• Atlético del Rosario vs CUBA

CASI's six-match winning run has established them as the most credible challenger to Newman's title charge. The pack is dominant, the backline has regained its edge with Briatore and Solveyra back, and the fixture list — Los Tilos away, then a final-round match — is navigable. Atlético del Rosario, by contrast, are in freefall and face a nervy finish to the season unless form turns quickly.