Hindu vs SIC

SIC, who had beaten Champagnat 39-20 a week earlier to keep their playoff push alive, came into this fixture with momentum from their forwards. But Hindu's pack, led by captain Lautaro Bávaro at number eight, stifled SIC's driving maul and lineout — the very weapons SIC used to score six tries against Champagnat. Once Hindu took control of the gainline in the second quarter, SIC were forced into chasing the game, a dynamic that suited the home side's defensive structure.

Lautaro Bávaro (Hindu) — The captain and number eight was the engine of Hindu's forward effort, carrying hard into the SIC defence and disrupting SIC's set-piece momentum. His leadership was instrumental in organising the defensive line that held SIC to 18 points.

Fermín Ormaechea (Hindu) — The fly-half managed the game intelligently, mixing territorial kicks with well-timed passes to release the back three. His goal-kicking from conversions and penalties was a decisive factor in the final margin.

Ignacio Bottazzini (SIC) — The hooker had been SIC's standout forward in recent matches, scoring three tries against Champagnat in round 18, and carried that form into this contest. SIC's best attacking moments came through his work at the breakdown and in open play.

Hindu's 24-18 victory was built on defensive solidity. Having conceded 36 points to Belgrano Athletic in round 18, Hindu shaved that to 18 — a 50% improvement. The home side's discipline in the set-piece, particularly at lineout time, denied SIC the platform they had enjoyed against Champagnat, where the visitors scored six tries. SIC's 18 points (likely two converted tries and two penalties, or three tries) was their second-lowest tally in the last five matches, underscoring how effectively Hindu disrupted their attacking rhythm.

Both teams entered round 19 separated by just four points in the table — Hindu on 57, SIC on 53 — and the win pushed Hindu to 61 points, jumping ahead of Alumni into fourth place. SIC stayed on 57 points, now fifth, with four rounds remaining in the regular season.

The win lifted Hindu to 61 points from 19 matches (13 wins, 6 defeats), leapfrogging Alumni into fourth place — the final playoff qualification spot in the URBA Top 14. SIC remain on 57 points (12-7), now fifth and under pressure to reclaim momentum. With Newman (80 points) cruising at the top and CASI (65 points) solid in second, every point matters for the chasing pack. Hindu next face a trip to face Los Matreros on 29 August, while SIC host Regatas Bella Vista needing a response.

A measured, professional response from Hindu after the 36-13 humbling by Belgrano. They beat a direct rival for playoff positioning with defence and game management rather than flair — exactly the type of win that builds belief heading into the run-in. SIC, by contrast, missed an opportunity to close the gap and will need to rediscover the forward dominance that served them so well in recent weeks.