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The All Blacks probably as invincible as they were a few years ago, but they are still clearly the best side in world Rugby and go into this, the All Blacks vs Pumas live Bledisloe Cup and indeed the World Cup as overwhelming favourites.
Argentina name Racing hero Imhoff in 45-man Rugby Championship squad - All Blacks vs Pumas Live. Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma has named a 45-strong squad for next month’s Rugby Championship in Australia, adding 13 players – including Racing hero Juan Imhoff – to the 32 who are currently in Uruguay preparing for a South American Nation match in Montevideo.
The Pumas will head to Australia on October 4 and will be joined on October 19 by the European-based players chosen by Ledesma ahead of the opening match of the tournament versus South Africa on November 7 in Brisbane. On landing in Australia, the Argentine players will have to carry out a 14-day quarantine. They will initially be hosted in Sydney and will train under isolation protocol.
Players based in Europe, as indicated in regulation nine of World Rugby, will be released by their respective clubs in order to travel and carry out the mandatory quarantine to be at the disposal of the Argentine coaching staff in time to face the Springboks. Argentina coach Mario Ledesma confident Pumas will play Rugby Championship - All Blacks vs Pumas Live.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma is confident his coronavirus-ravaged side will recover in time for the Rugby Championship in Australia although they are likely to be rusty as they return to international rugby.
More than a dozen players and staff, including Ledesma, tested positive for COVID-19 over the past few weeks as the Pumas assembled to prepare for the Nov. 7-Dec. 12 tournament. Ledesma said, however, that almost all had been asymptomatic, and the testing regime in place meant he was sure they would travel to Australia next month. “We’re testing every 72 hours,” Ledesma told the Sydney Morning Herald. “We’ll be tested 72 hours before leaving, and once we get into Australia we’ll be tested again. “The margin of getting a positive is really minor. The former Pumas hooker said that his side had been able to train, but many had not played since March and that would impact on their performances in the championship, which includes matches against South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Who the All Blacks could play at the 2023 Rugby World Cup - All Blacks vs Pumas Live. Argentina will take 14 uncapped players to Australia for the Rugby Championship. - All Blacks vs Pumas Live.
Argentina will take 14 uncapped players to Australia for the Rugby Championship.
The time together in Australia will, no doubt, benefit the new blood. In short, Mario Ledesma’s 45-man roster has plenty of youth. The players cover seven positions. They fall into line with the selections of players over the previous RWC cycle. The non-availability of Tomás Lavanini is explanatory in this regard. Argentina’s selection policy retained and rewarded players. Captain and flanker Pablo Matera last played Super Rugby in the 2019 Final. There are also two rookie hookers: Ignacio Calles and José Luis González. The final rookie forward is Joaquín Oviedo. The four remaining names are backs. Santiago Chocobares emerge in 2020 as a longterm option for Los Jaguares and Los Pumas. How to Watch New Zealand All Blacks vs Pumas Argentina live stream.