Argentina

DropZone62 says...

ignacio mireles didnt make it? why? they'll beat australia at home, and maybe south africa at home, thats all i can see to be honest

Posted 21:21 08th July 2012

melkdave says...

Well overdue imo ,and im hoping Argentina can win at least one this year.Always been a hard team to win against,espically at home and gave a very good showing of themselves against New Zealand in the RWC.I do think they will give all the SH teams something to think about,this year.,and as ive said win one .Looking forward to the RC no end ,its going to be very interesting

Posted 12:37 07th July 2012

chocol8thunda says...

This will only make test rugby better. yes, they will get pummeled, but, look at the Azzuri. They will push SA and the Convicts. 3 years later they will be a force!! Expect to seem the always 6 or 7th in the world standings. Gonna make for interesting tours.

Posted 02:33 07th July 2012

Kawasakifreak says...

Long overdue opportunity for the Pumas to compete annually in a meaningful competition. The wait has been worth it though - giving Argentina the impetus, profile & growing resources (player & financial) to eventually compete & win a few.

I can see the Pumas being a regular top five team in the future.

Europe indeed - watch out !

To experience regular test matches against the top three will be a step-change in the development of Rugby in Argentina. The knock-on effects may also raise Rugby's profile within the Americas. Win win.

Posted 22:18 06th July 2012

Bones7 says...

I don't know whether it will take that long for them to adapt. I can see them beating one of the sides in Argentina this year because they are traditionally very hard to beat at home. The brand of rugby they play is also one that is very simple but very effective, and if teams let them build momentum their forwards are difficult to stop. They will match any side in the set piece and with Hernandez banging the ball in the air and into the corners they are pretty much just hoping all their backs can stick tackles on their illustrious counterparts

Posted 21:33 06th July 2012

atg77 says...

They've only beaten a big three country once in their history... will really struggle to win any games.

Posted 15:18 06th July 2012

Zygote says...

Wow - only 7 of the 33 play in Argentina: The rest in Europe - mostly France!

Posted 14:22 06th July 2012