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Contepomi lauds Springboks

Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi believes facing South Africa under the new 'global ELVs' is less than ideal. FULL STORY >>

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Pumas name XV to face Boks

Pumas Head Coach Santiago Phelan on Wednesday named his Argentina team to face the Springboks in the Mandela Challenge match at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg, including a recall for Felipe Contepomi at fly-half.

Pumas on a hiding to nothing?

What kind of opposition will the Pumas be able to give the Springboks on Saturday? Despite being World Cup bronze medalists, it could be argued that the Argentinian team on its way to one of the most feared venues in world rugby, is on a hiding to nothing.

Pumas up their defence

The Argentina rugby side this week did a lot of work on their defence during training as they feel the Springboks, with the new approach by coach Peter de Villiers, will be a more difficult team to contain.

Pumas suffering in prop department

Argentina prop Juan Francisco Gomez has pulled out of Saturday's one-off Test against South Africa in Johannesburg due to injury.

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