Argentina’s Los Pumas: Matera Returns as Team Faces Ireland in Key Matchup
Argentina’s Team Changes Ahead of Match Against Ireland
Argentina’s rugby team, Los Pumas, made three changes to their starting lineup before facing Ireland. This match is set for Friday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Key Changes:
- Pablo Matera returns to the back-row after serving a suspension. He takes the place of Santiago Grondona.
- Juan Martin Gonzalez shifts to the openside flanker position.
- Guido Petti steps in at lock, replacing Franco Molina, who is now on the bench.
In the backs, Matias Moroni takes the center position, substituting Matias Orlando. Additionally, Santiago Cordero and Justo Piccardo join the bench. Piccardo may make his debut for Los Pumas.
Starting XV:
- 15 Juan Cruz Mallia
- 14 Rodrigo Isgro
- 13 Lucio Cinti
- 12 Matias Moroni
- 11 Bautista Delguy
- 10 Tomas Albornoz
- 9 Gonzalo Bertranou
- 8 Joaquin Oviedo
- 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez
- 6 Pablo Matera
- 5 Pedro Rubiolo
- 4 Guido Petti
- 3 Joel Sclavi
- 2 Julián Montoya (captain)
- 1 Thomas Gallo
Replacements:
- 16 Ignacio Ruiz
- 17 Ignacio Calles
- 18 Francisco Gomez Kodela
- 19 Franco Molina
- 20 Santiago Grondona
- 21 Gonzalo Garcia
- 22 Santiago Carreras
- 23 Justo Piccardo
Match Details:
- Date: Friday, November 15
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- Kick-off: 20:10 GMT
- Referee: Paul Williams (NZR)
- Assistant Referees: Craig Evans (WRU), Angus Mabey (NZR)
- TMO: Richard Kelly (NZR)
Los Pumas aim to build on their recent strong performance against Italy, where they won 50-18. They hope to challenge Ireland effectively in this upcoming match.