Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown
NANTES, France : Argentina, despite their World Cup pedigree, appear determined to claim the underdog tag for their blockbuster Pool D showdown against Japan in Nantes next Sunday.
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Argentina stay in Rugby World Cup last-eight hunt with Chile rout
Flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez scored 20 points as Argentina beat Chile 59-5 on Saturday in Nantes to remain in contention for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Argentina power past Chile 59-5 in first all-South American Rugby World Cup match up
Sanchez, 34, celebrated his 100th Test with a perfect goal-kicking display and a try to set up a winner-takes-all fixture with Japan next Sunday back at this Stade de la Beaujoire.
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.
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.