Centre Hernan Senillosa, a late inclusion in Argentina's squad, ran in two late tries to help the Pumas beat a Belgium XV 36-8 in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Argentina, beaten 27-20 by Wales in Cardiff last Saturday, scored six tries to one with centre Felipe Contepomi converting the first three.

The Pumas, who struggled to make their superiority tell in the first half, were only 14-5 up at halftime and 14-8 ahead after 50 minutes.

The Belgians, reinforced by six Frenchmen including former international halfbacks Yann Delaigue and Aubin Hueber, scored a try and a penalty through fullback Alan Williams.

Argentine wing Jose Nunez Piossek notched the first try inside 10 minutes and flanker Martin Schusterman added the second before Williams went over for the Belgians just before halftime.

Following Williams's penalty nine minutes into the second half, wing Horacio Agulla and centre Manuel Contepomi grabbed further tries before replacement Senillosa's late brace.

Senillosa was added to the squad in midweek after centre Martin Gaitan's heart scare in Cardiff.

The World Cup in France kicks off when the hosts meet Argentina in Paris on September 7.

Reuters