# Contepomi reshapes Pumas for Irish Test

> Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi swaps 12 players for Friday's Irish Test, aiming to beat Ireland in Dublin.
- Title: Contepomi reshapes Pumas for Irish Test · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/sports/contepomi-makes-sweeping-changes-to-pumas-line-up-for-irish-test.phtml
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:58:26+00:00
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## 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.
## Key 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.