TEST RUGBY RESULT; 1 August

01.08.2015
Uruguay 30, Argentina XV 26 in Montevideo (World Cup Warm up)

Briefly
It may not have been Argentina’s first team (That team is in South Africa preparing for the Rugby Championship test against South Africa this Saturday) but a number of the Argentine side would have the opportunity to stake a claim for inclusion into the World Cup Puma’s side. They were in for a big shock!

Uruguay were playing their last test in front of their home crowd before they venture off the prepare for the Rugby World Cup. And play their hearts out they did. They inflicted a first ever defeat of an Argentinean side by another South American side.

NATIONS CUP: Final Day

21.06.2015
Spain 20, Namibia 3 in Bucharest (Nations Cup)
Romania 23, Argentina XV 0 in Bucharest (Nations Cup)

Briefly
Romania took out the World Rugby Nations Cup in Bucharest with a surprisingly comfortable win over the Argentinians. Namibia’s poor form has created some concerns over that nation’s performance at the 2015 Rugby World Cup

NATIONS CUP

17.06.2015
Argentina XV v Spain in Bucharest (Nations Cup)
Namibia v Romania in Bucharest (Nations Cup)

Day One Results
Argentina XV 30, Namibia 10 in Bucharest (Nations Cup)
Romania 35, Spain 9 in Bucharest (Nations Cup)

Preview
Argentina XV should account for Spain in the first game. Spain has not provided a strong squad at this tournament (neither did they last year). Romania defeated them with ease on day 1.

The Namibia-Romania should be a more even contest. Romania won on day one against Spain but Namibia lost against the Argentina team 10-30.

Predictions:
Argentina by 30 v Spain: Score 46-16
Namibia to just edge the host by 3 points. Score 19-16

TEAMS

Argentina XV
1.- Santiago García Botta, 2.- Tomás Baravalle, 3.- Lucas Martínez; 4.- Manuel Plaza, 5.- Gerónimo Albertario; 6.- Lucas Maguire, 7.- Miguel Urtubey, 8.- Aníbal Panceyra Garrido; 9.- Lucas Alcácer (cap), 10.- Cristian Nacassian; 11.- Bautista Álvarez, 12.- Brian Ormson, 13.- Juan Ignacio Brex, 14.- Franco Cuaranta; 15.- Tomás Carrió.

Suplentes: 16.- Roberto Tejerizo, 17.- Facundo Bosch, 18.- Nicolás Mirande, 19.- Franco Baldoni, 20.- Martín Chiappesoni, 21.- Gonzalo Bertranou, 22.- Juan Cappiello, 23.- Augusto López.

Entrenadores: Felipe Contepomi y Ricardo Le Fort

http://www.uar.com.ar/noticias/noticias.asp?idinfo=4044

Spain
1. Fernando López 2. Juan Anaya 3. Fco Javier Sanz 4. Tomás Urbaitis 5. Anibal Bonán 6. David Barrera 7. José Luis Del Valle 8. Jaime Nava (c) 9. Gregory Maiquez 10. Marcos Puig 11. Ignacio Contardi 12. Thibaut Álvarez 13. Bradley Linklater 14. Antoine Sánchez 15. Sergi Aubanell

Suplentes: 16. Fco Blanco 17. Johnathan Phipps 18. Joe Hutchinson 19. Manuel Mora 20. Javier de Juan 21. Facundo Munilla 22. Pierre García 23. Gauthier Minguillón

http://www.ferugby.es/noticias2.php?titulo=Nations Cup: Leones contra Jaguares

Romania Squad

Mihai Adăscăliţei (Dinamo Bucureşti)
Marius Antonescu (Tarbes, France)
Adrian Apostol (Ştiinţa Baia Mare)
Ionuţ Botezatu (Ştiinţa Baia Mare)
Stelian Burcea (RCM Timişoara)
Valentin Calafeteanu (RCM Timişoara)
Alin Coste (Carcassonne, France)
Robert Dascălu (Steaua Bucureşti)
Dănuţ Dumbravă (Steaua Bucureşti)
Ionuţ Dumitru (Steaua Bucureşti)
Cătălin Fercu (London Saracens, England)
Csaba Gal (Universitatea Cluj)
Stephen Hihetah
Paulică Ion (Perpignan, France)
Florin Ioniţă (Steaua Bucureşti)
Mihăiţă Lazăr (Castres, France)
Viorel Lucaci (Steaua Bucureşti)
Mihai Macovei (Massy, France)
Randall Morrison (Timişoara Saracens)
Vlad Nistor (Castres, France)
Valentin Popîrlan (RCM Timişoara)
Alexandru Porojan (Steaua Bucureşti)
Horaţiu Pungea (Lyon, France)
Andrei Rădoi (Ealing Traifinders, England))
Jody Rose (Timişoara Saracens)
Sabin Strătilă (Steaua Bucureşti)
Florin Surugiu (CSM Bucureşti)
Alexandru Ţăruş (RCM Timişoara)
Otar Turaşvili (CSM Olimpia Bucureşti)
Andrei Ursache (Carcassonne, France)
Valentin Ursache (Oyonnax, France)
Florin Vlaicu (CSM Olimpia Bucureşti)
Michael Wiringi (Ştiinţa Baia Mare)

Coach: Lynn Howells

Adapted from http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=523

Namibia

1-Johnny Redelinghuys, 2-Callie Swanepoel, 3-Casper Viviers, 4-Janco Venter, 5-Nico Esterhuizen,
6-Thomasau Forbes,7- Leneve Damens, 8-PJ van Lill (captain), 9-Eugene Jantjies, 10-Shawn Kaizemi, 11-Conrad Marais, 12-JC Greyling, 13-Danie van Wyk, 14-David Philander,15- Johan Tromp.
The substitutes
16-DG Wiese,17- Jaco Engels,18- AJ de Klerk, 19-Tjiuee Uanivi, 20-Victor Rodrigues, 21-Eniell Buitendag, 22-Theuns Kotze, 23-Heinrich Smit. –

http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?id=27985&page_type=story_detail

IRB NATIONS TEST RUGBY: Portugal face the Jaguars

08.06.2012
Portugal v Argentina Jaguars in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

Venue: Arch of Triumph Stadium, Bucharest

Referee:

Preview
Portugal has had a less than impressive European Nations Cup tournament in 2012. Their only win was against Spain. They lost to the Ukraine, breaking that nations long run of defeats. With a number of emerging players Portugal must make this tournament a blooding time for some new players.

The Argentine Jaguars do not get test caps. Ironically this squad is stronger than that which contested the CONSUR A tournament in Santiago. That Argentine side were awarded test ‘caps’.

This squad contains players who will more likely vie with present Argentine players for a place in the side that will contest the Rugby Championship. That competition will see Argentina join Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to replace the Tri-Nations Championship.

Previous Encounters
10.06.2011 Jaguars 25-21 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)
21.11.2009 Jaguars 24-13 in Lisbon
24.06.2006 Jaguars 34-29 in Lisbon (IRB Nations Cup)

Portugal Last Five
17.03.2012 v Ukraine L 33-35 in Odessa (ENC 1A)
10.03.2012 v Spain W 23-17 in Lisbon (ENC 1A)
25.02.2012 v Georgia L 7-22 in Tblisi (ENC 1A)
11.02.2012 v Russia L 32-33 in Lisbon (ENC 1A)
04.02.2012 v Romania L 7-15 in Bucharest (ENC 1A)

GWC Rugby Rankings and IRB Ranking points do not count.

Prediction: Jaguars by 8 points

Teams

PORTUGAL

15		Pedro Leal	Nice, France
14		Gonçalo Foro	CD University Lisboa
13		José Lima	AEISAgronomia
12		Francisco Appleton	CD University Lisboa
11		António Aguilar	GD Direito
10		Yannick Ricardo	Castanet, France
9		Francisco Pinto Magalhães	CD University Lisboa
8		Tiago Girão
7		Vasco Uva	GD Direito
6		Jacques Le Roux	AEISAgronomia
5		Gonçalo Uva (Capt.)	GD Direito
4		Eduardo Acosta	GD Direito
3		Anthony Alves	Montauban, France
2		Vasco Marques	CD Universitário do Porto
1		Christian Spachuk	Bourgoin, France
16		Jorge Segurado	GD Direito
17		Thomas da Costa	Lourdes, France
18		Eric dos Santos	Stade Montois, France
19		João Pinheiro Paiva	AEISAgronomia
20		Manuel Costa	Belenenses
21		Bernardo Campelo	AEISAgronomia
22		Nuno Penha e Costa	CD University Lisboa
		COACH: Steve McDowell

ARGENTINA JAGUARS

15		Ramiro Moyano	Lynx RC
14		Lisandro Lopez Gomez	La Tablada RC
13		Jerome De la Fuente	Duendes RC
12		Javier Rojas	Academic RC
11		Fernando Luna	Córdoba Athletic RC
10		Santiago González Iglesias (Capt.)	Asociación Alumni
9		Santiago Mendez	San Isidro Club
8		Lisandro Ahualli de Chazal	Academic RC
7		Martin Chiappesoni	Atlético del Rosario
6		Javier Ortega Desio	San Isidro Club
5		Cesar Fruttero	Jockey Club of Villa Maria RC
4		Felipe Aranguren	Club University Buenos Aires
3		Gaston Cortez	Córdoba Athletic RC
2		Matias Cortese	Córdoba Athletic RC
1		Roberto Tejerizo	Tucumán Lawn Tennis RC
16		Martin Garcia Veiga	Buenos Aires Cricket and Rugby C
17		Nicholas Basile	Aurillac, France
18		Nicholas Azzorin	Liceo Naval RC
19		Ignacio Pasman	Club Champagnat
20		Marco Bollini	Club Newman
21		Benjamin Madero	San Isidro Club
22		Matias Masera	Belgrano Athletic
		HEAD COACH: Daniel Hourcade

Rugby Test Results: 23 May

23.05.2009
Canada 25, Ireland 6 in Vancouver
Japan 45, Singapore 15 in Singapore (Asia 5 Nations)
Argentina 'A' 33, Uruguay 9 in Montevideo (CONSUR A Final)
Lithuania 19, Israel 3 in Netanya (WCQ Euro.R4 Playoff)
Cambodia 24, Laos 8 in Phnom Penh (Mekong Cup)-Updated 6:20pm SET

Tomorrow 24.05.2009
Kazakhstan v Hong Kong in Almaty (Asia 5 Nations)

Test Match: CONSUR A Final

23.05.2009
Argentina 'A' v Uruguay in Montevideo (CONSUR A Final)

Previews
The final of the 2009 CONSUR A competition will be played in Montevideo. The Argentinean side is virtually a 'C' selection following the announcement of the squad for the Churchill Cup. Only five players from the 22 will go to Canada.

Previous Encounters
31.05.2008 Argentina 'A' 43-8 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
27.04.2002 Argentina 'A' 35-21 in Mendoza (23rd S.Ameri. Champ. A)
24.11.2001 Argentina 'A' 63-9 in ? (22nd S.American Champ. A)

Prior to 2001 Argentina played Uruguay either with their full XV or a 'XV'.

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply.

Prediction: Argentina 'A' by 20 points.

Teams

Argentina 'A'
15- Lucas Barrera Oro *
14- Belisario Agulla
13- Facundo Vega
12- Santiago Piccaluga
11- Francisco Merello *
10- Santiago González Iglesias
9- Francisco Cubelli
8- Ignacio Pasman
7- Agustín Guzmán *
6- Miguel De Achával (capitán)
5- Gabriel Pata Curelo
4- Felipe Aranguren
3- Guillermo Roan
2- Mauricio Guidone *
1- César Bettolli*
Replacements
16- Ignacio Di Santi
17- Matías Narváez
18- Benjamín Macome
19- Rodrigo Bruno
20- Lucas Alcácer
21- Juan Imhoff
22- Pedro Garzón
Coaches: Mauricio Reggiardo and Mario Barandiarán

http://www.uar.com.ar/noticias324.asp?notcod=20090522165323

* Selected in Argentina ‘A’ squad for Churchill Cup.

Uruguay
15-Jerónimo Etcheverry
14-Santiago Gibernau
13-Juan Martín Llovet
12-Joaquín Pastore (capitán)
11-Juan Labat
10-Matías Arocena
9-Juan Campomar
8-Rodrigo Capó
7-Ignacio Barcos
6-Juan Horta
5-Carlos Protasi
4-Matías Fonseca
3-Mario Sagario
2-Carlos Arboleya
1-Rodrigo Sánchez
Replacements
16-Juan Rombys
17-Martín Espiga
18-Rafael Álvarez
19-Gonzalo Campomar
20-Manuel Martínez
21-Leandro Leivas
22-Alejandro Silveira
Head Coach: Guillermo García Porcel

http://www.uru.org.uy/show.php?page=completa&i=1509

Rugby Match This weekend: An alteration

23.05.2009
Argentina 'A' v Uruguay in Montevideo (CONSUR A Final)

The dates and venue for these finals changed from what was originally published. On Wednesday the semi-final between Argentina 'A' and Chile was played in Montevideo. Argentina 'A' were too strong winning 89-6.

This Saturday will see the final of CONSUR A, between Uruguay and Argentina 'A', to be played in Montevideo

Weekend Test Rugby Results: 15-16 May

15.05.2009
Argentina 'A' 19, Namibia 7 in Buenos Aires

16.05.2009
Japan 80, Korea 9 in Osaka (Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 64, Singapore 6 in Hong Kong (Asia 5 Nations)
Poland 30, Moldova 28 in Chisinau (WCQ Euro.R4; ENC 2A)

Reviews
The Argentina 'A' selection for Friday's test was very different from the one that swamped Namibia 62-8 last weekend. The Argentine selectors were out to experiment with as many players as possible before the World Cup qualifiers, CONSUR A and Churchill Cup test matches just ahead. Given that, and Namibia's improved play, a much closer match resulted. For Namibia the question is how much stronger will they be if they can secure their South African-based players for the Africa Cup and World Cup qualifiers just around the corner?

As expected Japan walked all over Korea to put considerable distance between them and the rest of Asia. The gap is not closing, except that below Japan the field is now a lot more even. So how will the rest of Asia catch up to Japan?

Hong Kong surprised by the size of their win over Singapore. Singapore will move down to Asia Nations Division 1 for 2011 and are thus eliminated from World Cup finals contention. They will be replaced by Arabian Gulf. The problem is that the demise of the Arabian Gulf rugby union is very much on the IRB's agenda, that body preferring to have the individual states on the Arabian peninsula members of the governing body.

Poland caused a minor surprise with its 30-28 win over Moldova away. Poland's policy of picking a good number of French-based players is paying off. By late 2007 Moldova were picked to progress to European Nations Cup Division 1, but since then they have dramatically fallen away. I wonder why?

Rugby Test: Namibians take on Jaguars

15.05.2009
Argentina 'A' v Namibia in Buenos Aires


Venue: La Plata Rugby Club


Preview
Namibia travelled to Buenos Aires without its leading South African-based players. The team, therefor, was a mixture of experience and untried players at this level. They lost the first test 8-62.


Argentina are using these test matches to experiment. Of the 22 that were the team for the first test only nine return. Of those nine, four who started from the bench, are in the starting lineup.

Teams

Argentina 'A'
15 Lucas Barrera Oro (Tucumán Universitario)
14 Francisco Merello (Regatas de Bella Vista)
13 Horacio San Martín (Tala RC)
12 Álvaro Fulco (?)
11 Mauro Comuzzi, Capt. (Pucará)
10 Benjamín Urdapilleta (CUBA)
9 Martín Landajo (Club Atletico San Isidro)
8 Benjamín Macome (Tucumán R.C)
7 Alejandro Campos (Pueyrredón)
6 Dino Cáceres (Tucumán Lawn Tennis)
5 Mariano Galarza (Universitario de La Plata)
4 Agustín Guzmán (Tucumán R.C)
3 Juan Figallo (Jockey Club)
2 Agustín Creevy (San Luis)
1 Juan Gómez Kodela (Belgrano Athletic Club)
Replacements
16 Mauricio Guidone (La Plata R.C)
17 Guillermo Roan (La Plata R.C)
18 Carlos Cáceres (Tucumán Lawn Tennis)
19 Rodrigo Bruno (Jockey de Villa María)
20 Lucas Alcácer (SIC)
21 Nicolás Sánchez (?)
22 Belisario Agulla (Hindú Club)

Namibia
15- Chrisander Botha
14- David Philander
13- Julian Botes
12- Tinus Venter
11- Lluwellyn Winckler
10- Godwin Walters
9- Jurie van Tonder
8- Pieter Jan van Lille
7- Tinus du Plessis
6- Jacque Nieuwenhuis
5- Wacca Kazombiaze
4- Andre de Klerk
3- Jane du Toit
2- Hugo Horn
1- Johnny Redelinghuis
Replacements
16- Shaun Esterhuisen
17- Kees Lensing
18- Marius Visser
19- Desmond Haihambo
20- Colin de Koe
21- Jaco van Zyl
22- Jacky Bock
Head Coach: John Williams
http://www.uar.com.ar/noticias324.asp?notcod=20090514141434

For a list of all international rugby tests played by both Argentina 'A' and Namibia, go to www.rugbyinternational.net

Test Rugby This Weekend 15-16 May

15.05.2009
Argentina 'A' v Namibia in Buenos Aires (2nd Test)

16.05.2009
Japan v Korea in Osaka (Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong v Singapore in Hong Kong (Asia 5 Nations)
Poland v Moldova in Chisinau (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 2A)

International Test Rugby Results This Weekend 8-9 May

08.05.2009
Argentina 'A' 67, Namibia 8 in Buenos Aires

09.05.2009
Ukraine 32, Moldova 0 in Kiev (WCQ Euro. R4; ENC 2A)
Korea 36, Hong Kong 34 in Seoul (Asia 5 Nations)
Kazakhstan 22, Singapore 19 in Singapore (Asia 5 Nations)
Lithuania 24, Armenia 19 in Abovian (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 3A)
Israel 26, Slovenia 19 in Netanya (WCQ Euro.R1 Playoff)

Comments
I was disappointed in the Namibian result. I didn't check the team list but I wonder if key players were not available. Not to take anything away from the Argentinians. Their depth of players is amazing. This team will be a major player in this year's Churchill Cup.

Ukraine's win over Moldova was expected but not by that margin. The FIRA-AER forum posts did suggest that a number of Moldovans who ply their trade in Russia would be missing. Two of the Russian clubs would need their players for either a crucial club match, or that they would be in a club training camp in England. I commented prior on the importance of this game, or even the first round of 2A results. Thanks to 'Mouton' I have been corrected and both ENC 1 and ENC 2A play into 2010 until qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup 2011 are found.

Some of the major eyebrow-raising results this weekend, though, came from Asia. Korea were leading HK 31-3 at one stage before the boys from the Sevens City staged the mother of all comebacks. They only just failed.

In Singapore the locals gave the giant-killers from last week Kazakhstan, a huge fright. Whilst not including a few of last weeks key players, the Kazahks were still expected to win comfortably. I don't think that japan faces any real threat from the other teams in this competition but certainly Korea has being drawn back into the pack. The results are very encouraging for Asian rugby.

Back to rugby in Europe, Lithuania continued its stretch of wins to fourteen in a row with this win over Armenia. They also take out the World Cup honours in ENC 3A and now face Israel.

Israel defeated Slovenia 26-19 at home in another big upset. The Israelies continue their rise in European rugby and now face the mighty Lithuanians in what should be a great game.

Test Match: Jaguars to meet Namibia

08.05.2009
Namibia v Argentina 'A' in Buenos Aires

Preview
The Namibians (The Welwitschias) travel to Buenos Aires to meet the Jaguars (Argentina 'A') in a test friendly. The Namibians are preparing for their international programme which includes games against South Africa (before the Lions arrive). For the Jaguars this match will give them a warm-up before their CONSUR A and World Cup matches coming up in May, and later, for their matches in the Churchill Cup.

These teams met for the first time during the 2007 IRB Nations Cup held in Romania. Argentina 'A' won comfortably 47-13. The Namibians have also faced the full strength Pumas during the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia. They lost that one as well, 14-67.

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply.

Prediction: Argentina 'A' will be too slick, winning by 25 points.

Teams

Argentina 'A'
15 Lucas González Amorosino
14 Mauro Comuzzi (capitán)
13 Juan Pablo Estelles
12 Horacio San Martín
11 Gonzalo Camacho
10 Santiago Fernández
9 Agustín Figuerola
8 Tomás Leonardi
7 Leonardo Senatore
6 Mariano Galarza
5 Genaro Fessia
4 Carlos Cáceres
3 Juan Figalli
2 Agustín Creevy
1 Felipe Betolli
Replacements
16 Lucas Vignau
17 Guillermo Roan
18 Tomás Roan
19 Alejandro Campos
20 Martín Landajo
21 Benjamín Urdapilleta
22 Martín Bustos Moyano
Head Coach: Santiago Phelan

http://www.uar.com.ar/noticias324.asp?notcod=20090506194858

Namibia
15 Tersius Losper
14 David Philander
13 Julian Botes
12 John Drotsky
11 Lwellyn Winckler
10 Jaco van Zyl
9 Jurie van Tonder
8 Pieter Jan Van Lille
7 Tinus du Plessis
6 Jacques Nieuwenhuis
5 Julian Botha
4 Wacka Kazombiaze
3 Marius Visser
2 Shaun Eterhuisen
1 Kees Lensing (Capt.)
Replacements
16 Hugo Horn
17 Huata Veii
18 Eugene Forbes
19 Desmond Haihambo
20 Colin de Koe
21 Jacky Bock
22 Tinus Venter
Head Coach: John Williams

http://www.uar.com.ar/noticias324.asp?notcod=20090507175201

Rugby Test: Chile v Uruguay

22.11.2008
Chile v Uruguay in Montevideo (CONSUR A)

Preview
Uruguay looks to be a stronger side than that which travel to the USA. A couple of overseas-based players have arrived in Montevideo to strengthen the side. The Chileans have called only upon home-based players.

Argentina 'A' defeated Chile 71-3 in Santiago earlier this month in this competition.

Last Five Encounters
25.08.2007 Uruguay 35-34 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
22.07.2006 Uruguay 43-15 in Montevideo (WCQ America, South)
11.05.2005 Chile 34-25 in Buenos Aires (26th S.America Champ.)
01.05.2004 Uruguay 20-13 in Santiago (25th S.America Champ.)
26.04.2003 Uruguay 20-13 in Montevideo (24th S.American Champ.)

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Chile 23rd, Uruguay 24th
South America Table-Uruguay 2nd, Chile 3rd

Prediction: Uruguay by 17 points

Teams

Chile Squad
Matetic Andres (Alumni)
Sebastian Aviles (Alumni)
Oliver Bassa (Santo Tomas)
Felipe Burgos (Troncos)
Felipe Osorio Burgos (Troncos)
Matias Cabrera (Old Boys)
Francisco De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's)
Sergio De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's)
Francisco Deformes (Old Mackayan's)
Ignacio Deformes (Old Mackayan's )
Bejamin Del Solar (Old Boys)
Manuel Gurruchaga (Old john's)
Cristian Manzur (Univ.Catolica)
Andres Matetic (COBS)
Cristian Onetto (COBS)
Juan Pablo Perrota (Univ.Catolica)
Javier Reyes (Prince of Wales Country Club)
Diego Schachner (COBS)
Pablo Sepulveda (Old Georgeans)
Javier Valderrama (Old John's)
Nicolas Venegas (Stade Francais)
Cristobal Westenenk (Old Boys)
Head Coach: Daniel Graco

Uruguay Squad
15 Jeronimo Etcheverry (Carasco Polo)
14 Jolivet (?)
13 Joaquin Pastore (Old Boys)
12 Martin Llovet (Old Christians)
11 Juan Lavat (Old Christians)
10 Matias Arocena (Old Christians)
9 Juan Campomar (Old Boys)
8 Nicolas Brignoni (Oyonax, France)
7 Alfredo Giuria (L’Aquila, Italy)
6 Ignacio Conti (Carasco Polo)
5 De Oliveria (?)
4 Juan Bado (Montauban, France)
3 Pablo Lemoine, Capt. (Montevideo Cricket)
2 Carlos Arboleya (Trebol)
1 Rodrigo Sanchez (Carasco Polo)
Replacements
16 Nicholas Klappembach (Champagnat)
17 Mario Sagario (Carasco Polo)
18 Matias Fonseca (Los Cuervos)
19 Martin Espiga (Old Christians)
20 Manuel Martinez (Old Christians)
21 Nicholas Morales (Trebol)
22 To be named
Head Coach: Guillermo Garcia
http://www.uru.org.uy/show.php?page=completa&i=1272

Rugby Match: Argentina XV v Chile

08.11.2008
Argentina XV v Chile in Santiago (CONSUR A)

Preview
The composition of the Argentine side is very much a developmental one. The senior side is playing in Europe whilst the sevens side is also playing. Only a few players are selected from the 'A' squad which played for the Churchill Cup in June.

The Chileans also have a new look about them. Only a handful of players have any lengthy experience playing for Chile. A number are young and uncapped. Chile also has a new coach.

Last Five Encounters
15.12.2007 Argentina 'A' 79-8 in Santa Fe (CONSUR A)
08.05.2005 Argentina Provinces 48-13 in Buenos Aires (CONSUR A)
04.05.2002 Argentina 'A' 57-13 in Mendoza (Sth.American Champ.)
17.11.2001 Argentina 'A' 42-13 in Santiago (Sth.American Champ.)
16.11.2000 Argentina XV 18-16 in Montevideo (Sth.American Champ.)

Note: Chile has also played 3 full tests against Argentina in the period above.
01.07.2006 Lost 13-60 in Santiago (WCQ America South)
24.04.2004 Lost 3-45 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
30.04.2003 Lost 3-49 in Montevideo (Sth.American Champ.)

Prediction: Argentina by 44

Teams

Argentina XV Squad
Martín Bustos Moyano (Córdoba Athletic)
Francisco Albarracin (La Plata R.C) U, C
César Bettoli (Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club) U
Esteban Bustillo (Club Newman)
Gonzalo Camacho (B.A.C.R.C) C
Mauro Comuzzi (Pucará)
Miguel De Achaval (Asociación Alumni)
Pablo Gambarini (Club Atletico San Isidro) 6 tests
Juan Ignacio Gauthier (Hindú) U, C
Francisco Gomez Kodela (Belgrano Athletic Club) U, C
Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino (Pucará)
Agustín Oscar Gosia (Club Newman)
Mauricio Guidone (La Plata R.C)
Juan Pablo Lagarrigue (Cardenales R.C.) U, C
Martín Landajo (Club Atletico San Isidro)
Tomás Leonardi (San Isidro Club)
Ignacio Mieres (Stade Francais, France)
Ignacio Pasman (Champagnat)
Tomás Roan (La Plata R.C)
Leonardo Senatore (G.E.Rosario) U, C
Agustín Smidt (La Tablada)
Benjamín Urdapilleta (C.U.B.A.) 1 test, U, C
Coaches: José Orengo and Raúl Pérez
Sevens side is also playing. A lot of new players not used at Churchill Cup, so Argentina XV is more of a development side.
U = v Uruguay 29.05.2008
C= Churchill Cup June 2008
As of 29.10.2008
http://www.uar.com.ar/default.asp

Chile
Sebast Aviles (Alumni) Age 20 New Cap
Felipe Burgos (Troncos) 21 *
Felipe Burgos (Troncos) 26 *
Matias Cabrera (Old Boys) 21 New Cap
Sergio De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's) 22 * #
Francisco De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's) 20 New Cap
Ignacio Deformes (Old Mackayan's) 22 New Cap
Francisco Deformes (Old Mackayan's) 30 *
Benjamin Del Solar (Old Boys) 20 *
Patricio Desmond (Old Mackayan's) 30 * #
Manuel Gurruchaga (Old Johns) 25 *
Cristian Manzur (u.catolica) 33 *
Andres Matetic (Ulumni) 25 *
Tomas Olave (COBS) 26 *
Cristian Onetto (COBS) 25 * #
Juan Pablo Perrota (u.catolica) 21 New Cap
Felipe Porter (Stade Francais) ? New Cap
Javier Reyes (PWCC) 23 *
Luka Salamunic (Old Boys) 20 New Cap
Javier Valderrama (Old Johns) 23 New Cap
Nicolas Venegas (Stade Francais) 22 *
Aldo Villavicencio (Old Boys) 24 New Cap
Oliver Bassa (Santo Tomas) 26 New Cap
* Played tests previously # Toured Europe 2005
Head Coach: Daniel Graco

A new coach and plenty of new players. Sprinkling of long term experience.
Previous tests only with limited data. May not be 100% accurate. They will have their job cut out for them against Argentina 2nd team.

Provincial Match
16.08.2008 Cordoba 43, Chile 3 in Cordoba

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