Two uncapped players in Argentina squad to meet New Zealand
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named two uncapped players in his 30-man squad to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza next Saturday.
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Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named two uncapped players in his 30-man squad to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza next Saturday.
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Rugby might be the ultimate team sport but that does not stop the best marksmen from targeting individual accolades. For wingers, the only currency is tries and on Saturday at the Twickenham Stoop, Gallagher Premiership Rugby's top two will go head-to-head when Cadan Murley and Mateo Carreras face off.
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