Pumas Staff Scrutinize Dogos XV Ahead of Tuesday’s Intense Training
Dogos XV Prepare for Yacare XV Match with Los Pumas Coaches Observing
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CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) — Dogos XV, returning home after a month of competition on the road, are preparing to face Yacare XV on Friday at Córdoba Athletic. The team is riding high after winning all three of their away games, positioning themselves third in the league standings.
Contepomi and Bordoy Join Training Session
The Dogos XV training session Tuesday, led by Nicolás Galatro, Diego Ghiglione, and Stéfano Ambrosio, had special guests. Felipe Contepomi, head coach of Los Pumas, and Andrés Bordoy, forwards coach for the Argentine national team, observed and contributed to the practice, offering guidance alongside the Dogos XV coaching staff.
Contepomi has been a regular attendee at Argentine rugby franchise games this season. His presence at the Cordoba franchise’s training followed the Dogos XV’s dominant 74-15 victory over Cobras Brazil.
Joining Contepomi at the training were Andrés Bordoy, from Rosario, and physical trainer Juan Ignacio Covssi, based in Cordoba.
Focused Training Drills
The team’s training focused on both general rugby drills and specialized exercises. Contepomi and Ambrosio worked with the backs, while Bordoy and Ghiglione focused on the forwards. Covssi conducted physical testing.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming match against Yacare XV is crucial for Dogos XV as they aim to secure a spot in the top four and advance to the semifinals. Though, they will be without their captain, valentín Cabral, who sustained a minor tear in the game against Cobras. Following the Yacare XV match, Dogos XV will have a bye week before finishing the regular season with challenging games against Tarucas in tucumán, and then Peñarol and Selknam at home.
dogos XV Prepare for upcoming Match and Receive Guidance from Los Pumas Coaching Staff
Q: What’s the latest news on the Dogos XV rugby team?
A: the Dogos XV are gearing up to face Yacare XV this Friday at Córdoba Athletic, returning home after a month of away games. They’re currently riding high, having won all three of their previous matches on the road, placing them third in the league standings.
Q: Who was present at the Dogos XV training session this week?
A: The Dogos XV had some special guests at their training session on Tuesday. Nicolás Galatro, diego Ghiglione, and Stéfano Ambrosio led the session, which was observed and supported by Felipe Contepomi, the head coach of Los Pumas (argentina’s national rugby team), and Andrés Bordoy, the forwards coach for Los Pumas.They provided guidance to the Dogos XV coaching staff and players.
Q: What role did Felipe Contepomi and Andrés Bordoy play in the training session?
A: Contepomi and Bordoy actively participated in the training. Contepomi, along with Ambrosio, worked with the team’s backs, while Bordoy and Ghiglione focused on the forwards. This collaborative approach allowed for focused training and expert input from the national team coaches.
Q: Where has felipe Contepomi been seen previously?
A: Contepomi has been a regular attendee at Argentine rugby franchise games this season. This shows his active involvement in the advancement of rugby within Argentina at various levels.
Q: What was the Dogos XV’s performance before this week’s training?
A: The Dogos XV had a dominant 74-15 victory over Cobras Brazil before the training session attended by Contepomi and Bordoy.
Q: What specific drills did the Dogos XV focus on during training?
A: The training session included a mix of general rugby drills and specialized exercises. The coaches worked on specific areas like backs and forwards. Additionally, physical trainer Juan Ignacio Covssi conducted physical testing to assess the players’ fitness levels.
Q: What’s at stake for the Dogos XV in their upcoming match against Yacare XV?
A: The upcoming match against Yacare XV is critical for the Dogos XV. They are aiming to secure a spot in the top four, which would allow them to advance to the semifinals.
Q: Will the Dogos XV be at full strength for the match against Yacare XV?
A: No, the Dogos XV will be without their captain, valentín Cabral, who sustained a minor tear in the game against Cobras.
Q: What’s next on the schedule after the Yacare XV match?
A: Following the match against Yacare XV, the Dogos XV will have a bye week. They will then finish the regular season with challenging games against Tarucas in Tucumán and both Peñarol and Selknam at home.