The Telegraph rates Los Pumas C+ ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup
- Argentina enters the 12-month countdown to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia under a C+ evaluation from British media, which questions the team's consistency despite acknowledging their...
- The British media outlet The Telegraph evaluated Felipe Contepomi's squad with a C+ grade.
- Argentina is, sin duda, la nueva Francia, ya que nunca se sabe qué versión de los Pumas se presentará semana tras semana.
Argentina enters the 12-month countdown to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia under a C+ evaluation from British media, which questions the team’s consistency despite acknowledging their high-end talent. The tournament opens on Oct. 1, 2027, across Australian venues, prompting international outlets to assess the contenders.
The British Media Assessment Of Los Pumas
The British media outlet The Telegraph evaluated Felipe Contepomi’s squad with a C+ grade. The analysis likened Argentina to France regarding unpredictable weekly performances.
Argentina is, sin duda, la nueva Francia, ya que nunca se sabe qué versión de los Pumas se presentará semana tras semana.
The Telegraph
The evaluation highlighted a specific statistical hurdle for the squad. The team has not strung together three consecutive victories against top-tier opponents since 2007, according to the British assessment.
Individual Stars Shine While Temperament Causes Controversy
The assessment pointed to standout individual performers across international and club competitions. Tomás Albornoz earned recognition as one of the top fly-halves of 2025, while Santiago Carreras scored what was recently judged the best try of the season in Premier Rugby.
At the same time, the British analysis noted that players such as Pablo Matera, Tomás Lavanini, and Pedro Rubiolo generate significant controversy. The review added that the traditional strength of the scrum remains a work in progress and pointed to a persistent stereotype regarding Latin temperament.
El scrum, a pesar de su reputación histórica, es un trabajo en progreso, y el cliché del temperamento irascible latino tiene más de una pizca de verdad.
The Telegraph
Global Outlook For The 2027 Tournament
The same evaluation cycle reviewed other major rugby powers from the Six Nations and SAANZAR blocks. The assessment identified South Africa as the firm favorite to secure a third title ahead of the tournament, alongside evaluations of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Wales, Australia, and New Zealand.