Argentina Rugby World Cup Team
The Pumas - the nickname given to the Argentina rugby team, are the top rugby nation in the Americas. Argentina does not enjoy regular competitions - but is considered one of the top rugby nations in the world.
Argentina have competed at every Rugby World Cup staged since 1987.
Although rugby union has not matched soccer for popularity in Argentina, the impressive results by Los Pumas since the 1999 Rugby World Cup, have seen its popularity grow. Argentina has managed from its appearance in the international arena to accomplish several upset victories - so they may be a team to keep an eye on in the early stages of the tournament.
Argentina are ranked 6th in the world.
Argentina Rugby World Cup Betting Information
Argentina have lost their opening match in all five previous World Cups.
In their first three world cups, Argentina only managed one win, against Italy in 1987.
The only Argentinian to have scored 3 tries in a world cup match is Martin Gaitan against Namibia in 2003.
Argentinian Rugby World Cup Squad |
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|---|---|---|
| Rimas Alvarez Kairelis | Rafael Carballo | Lucas Borges |
| Marcos Ivan Ayerza | Manuel Carizza | Felipe Contepomi |
| Ignacio Corleto | Martin Durand | George Smith |
| Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe | Juan Martin Fernandez | Fernandez Miranda |
| Pablo Gambarini | Omar Hasan | Gonzalo Tiesi |
Rugby World Cup Pool D - Argentina Matches
| Date | Team A | Team B | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-07 21:00 |
France | Argentina | Stade de France, Saint-Denis Referee: Tony Spreadbury |
| 2007-09-09 20:00 |
Ireland | Namibia | Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux Referee: Joël Jutge |
| 2007-09-11 20:00 |
Argentina | Georgia | Stade de Gerland, Lyon Referee: Nigel Owens |
| 2007-09-15 21:00 |
Ireland | Georgia | Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux Referee: Wayne Barnes |
| 2007-09-16 21:00 |
France | Namibia | Stadium de Toulouse, Toulouse Referee: Alain Rolland |
| 2007-09-21 20:00 |
France | Ireland | Stade de France, Saint-Denis Referee: Chris White |
| 2007-09-22 21:00 |
Argentina | Namibia | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Referee: Stuart Dickinson |
| 2007-09-26 18:00 |
Georgia | Namibia | Stade Félix Bollaert, Lens Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 2007-09-30 15:00 |
France | Georgia | Stade Vélodrome, Marseille Referee: Alan Lewis |
| 2007-09-30 17:00 |
Ireland | Argentina | Parc des Princes, Paris Referee: Paul Honiss |
