US EditionArgentina Bring in Several New Faces for Lions Clash in Dublin
- Argentina named a much-changed rugby union side led by Julian Montoya to face the British & Irish Lions in a one-off test at Dublin's Aviva Stadium this Friday.
- Coach Felipe Contepomi selected several new players with only two training sessions, citing a challenge due to many new faces and limited preparation time.
- The starting lineup includes Justo Piccardo at centre, Tomas Albornoz and Gonzalo Garcia at half-back, and a back three of Ignacio Mendy, Rodrigo Isgro, and Santiago Carreras.
- Contepomi highlighted the team's strong commitment to absorbing the new information and acknowledged that facing the Lions will present a significant challenge.
- Argentina aims to blood new players including potential debutants Bautista Bernasconi, Boris Wenger, and Simon Benitez Cruz, reflecting a focus on development despite the tough opposition.
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Argentina bring in several new faces for Lions clash in Dublin
Argentina have named a much-changed line-up with a first start for centre Justo Piccardo in their one-off test against the British & Irish Lions in Dublin on Friday, and three potential debutants off the bench.Coach Felipe Contepomi has taken the opportunity to blood several new players in the matchday 23, th
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British And Irish Lions: Fin Smith And Marcus Smith Start Vs Argentina In Dublin As Maro Itoje Captains For First Time - Great Yorkshire Radio
Maro Itoje will captain the side for the first time as Andy Farrell’s charges face the Pumas in the Irish capital – the first match the Lions have played in Ireland – ahead of travelling to Australia for the rest of their summer tour. Fin and Marcus Smith and Itoje are three of nine English players named in the starting XV, with three Irish, two Scottish and one Welshman – Jac Morgan – included. Will Greenwood: The last uncapped Lions bolter – …
This Friday the Pumas will star in a high-voltage crossing at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in front of the British & Irish Lions, the prestigious combination that brings together the best rugby in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The match, scheduled for 16:00 (Argentine time), will not only be a demanding test for the national team: it will also represent a reason for pride for Córdoba, as three players born in this land will be headlines i…
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