Sanchez to win 100th Argentina cap in Chile clash
LYON, France : Nicolas Sanchez will win his 100th cap for Argentina when he lines up at flyhalf against Chile in Nantes on Saturday in the first World Cup clash between two South American teams.
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Jones bears the brunt after promising Australia a quick fix
LYON, France : Part of the reason for the ferocious backlash against Eddie Jones after his Wallabies were humbled by Wales at the World Cup on Sunday was almost certainly the veteran coach having offered a quick fix to endemic problems in the Australian game.
Cheika wants discipline not magic from Pumas against Samoa
Argentina coach Michael Cheika said he was not looking for anything magical from his Pumas team when they try to get their World Cup campaign back on track against Samoa on Friday.
Argentina coach Cheika ready to move on from England loss
MARSEILLE, France : Argentina lacked rhythm and failed to take control of the game despite having a man advantage, but can learn lessons from their 27-10 Rugby World Cup Pool D loss to 14-man England, coach Michael Cheika said on Saturday.
Back to basics key to Argentina revival under Cheika
MARSEILLE, France : Argentina’s improvement under coach Michael Cheika is perfectly illustrated by away wins in New Zealand, England and Australia in the last 13 months, evidence if it were needed they have the potential to go far in this Rugby World Cup campaign.
England hand surprise start at scrum-half to Alex Mitchell for World Cup opener against Argentina
England have taken a step towards igniting their attack by picking Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for their crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
Argentina pick six forwards on the bench against England
:Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia returns at fullback to face England in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash in Marseille on Saturday as coach Michael Cheika opted for six forwards on the bench.
Argentina mindful that red cards could prove their undoing at World Cup
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina, wary of red cards and mindful of how crucial it can be to win an opening match, have worked hard to ensure a serious error does not mar their chances at the World Cup in France.