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Contepomi reshapes Pumas for Irish Test
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi swaps 12 players for Friday's Irish Test, aiming to beat Ireland in Dublin.
In brief
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi swaps 12 players for Friday's Irish Test, aiming to beat Ireland in Dublin. Argentina's rugby coach Felipe Contepomi made 12 line-up changes for Friday's Irish Test match, seeking to become the first Pumas team to beat Ireland in Dublin. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Line-up changes
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi made 12 changes to the starting line-up for Friday's Nations Championship match with Ireland in Dublin.
Only three keep places
Prop Boris Wenger and experienced forwards Guido Petti and Pablo Matera are the only three who keep their place from the 28-28 draw with Australia.
First-time call-up
Contepomi can call on livewire fullback Juan Cruz Mallia for the first time in almost a year after his knee ligament rupture.
Historic chance
The Pumas aim to become the first team to beat Ireland in Dublin, a historic challenge for the team.
Contepomi's goal
Contepomi wants the Pumas to be a more polished unit ahead of the three Tests against Ireland, Italy, and France.
The takeaway
Argentina's rugby coach Felipe Contepomi made 12 line-up changes for Friday's Irish Test match, seeking to become the first Pumas team to beat Ireland in Dublin.
