Argentina make two injury replacements in World Cup squad
Prop Mayco Vivas and back rower Joaquin Oviedo have been included in Argentina’s 33-player squad for the Rugby World Cup in France, officials said on Thursday.
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Owen Farrell hit with four game ban after appeal
Owen Farrell has been handed a four game suspension after his red card in this month's test match against Wales was reinstated, meaning he will miss the opening two matches of England's World Cup campaign.
Argentina prop Tetaz Chaparro out of World Cup with injury
Argentina will be without tight-head prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro at the Rugby World Cup in France after he ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg in training, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Argentina pick fullback Bogado but gamble with front row at World Cup
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has included rookie fullback Martin Bogado in his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France but will take only five props as he opted for an extra back in his selection that will travel to France.
Cordero, Delguy left out of Argentina Rugby World Cup squad
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Monday announced his squad for the Rugby World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.
Argentina pick fullback Bogado but gamble with front row at World Cup
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has included rookie fullback Martin Bogado in his 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France but will take only five props as he opted for an extra back in his selection that will travel to France.
Cheika bemoans "step back" for Argentina in Springbok loss
Argentina battled at the breakdown in their 23-14 Rugby World Cup warm-up loss to South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday as coach Michael Cheika described the defeat as a "step back" in their preparations for the tournament in France.
Argentina's Mallia gets two-week ban for challenge on Williams
Argentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia has been handed a relatively light two-week ban for his challenge on South Africa's Grant Williams in the first minute of last week's Rugby Championship test in Johannesburg.