Argentina name side to take on All Blacks
CORDOBA, Argentina, :Argentina have made sweeping changes to their team for Saturday’s clash against New Zealand, strengthening their line-up for their opening clash of this year’s Rugby Championship.
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Dangerous Argentina ready to build on Rugby Championship progress
CAPE TOWN :Argentina have grown more competitive in the Rugby Championship in recent years, and with key players back, they're set to open this year's campaign at home against New Zealand on Saturday with renewed confidence.
Matera to become most capped Argentina player against England
Argentina have made seven changes to their side for the second test against England, and moved Pablo Matera from flanker to the back of the scrum where he will earn a record 111th international cap for the hosts in San Juan on Saturday.
Bertranou out of Argentine squad but Petti arrives after club final
BUENOS AIRES :Injured scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou has withdrawn from the squad to face England in the second test in San Juan on Saturday, the Argentine Rugby Union said.
'Nearly a dream', Argentina's Contepomi basks in unique Lions win
DUBLIN :Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi knew just how special and potentially unique Friday's victory over the British and Irish Lions was, having gone agonisingly close as a player two decades ago.
Argentina bring in several new faces for Lions clash in Dublin
Argentina have named a much-changed line-up with a first start for centre Justo Piccardo in their one-off test against the British & Irish Lions in Dublin on Friday, and three potential debutants off the bench.
Ross Byrne to leave Leinster as he agrees Gloucester deal
Ross Byrne is to leave Leinster at the end of the season, with the Ireland international confirming his move to English Premiership side Gloucester.
Single change for Pumas against France
PARIS : Argentina have made one change to their starting lineup for Friday’s test against France in Paris, bringing in Gonzalo Garcia at scrumhalf to replace Gonzalo Bertranou, coach Felipe Contepomi announced on Wednesday.