Argentina thrash Chile to keep quarter-final hopes alive

The Pumas scored eight converted tries and now face a showdown with Japan on October 8 in their bid to finish second in the group behind England.

STILL IN THE HUNT: Nicolas Sanchez marked his 100th cap with an emphatic win over Chile. Pic: Warren Little/Getty Images

Nicolas Sanchez marked his 100th Test appearance by contributing 20 points as Argentina stayed on course for the World Cup quarter-finals with a 59-5 win over Chile in Nantes.

Fly-half Sanchez went over for a superb early solo try in the corner and kicked 15 further points to help lift Argentina up to third in Pool D after registering a 40th straight win over their South American neighbours.