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Argentina happy to be hosting Australia in London
Pumas veteran Juan Manuel Leguizamon has seen Argentina's rugby outlook change beyond recognition across the course of his 11-year Test career.
Pumas veteran Juan Manuel Leguizamon has seen Argentina's rugby outlook change beyond recognition across the course of his 11-year Test career.
Two tries to Will Genia has helped the Wallabies string back-to-back wins for the first time this year with a 36-20 victory over an ineffective Argentina outfit in Perth on Saturday.
The Pumas make four changes for their clash with the Wallabies, including giving a start to their man on the inside, Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli.
Wallabies scrum coach Mario Ledesma admits he still gets called a traitor by some Argentinians - but insists the taunts are water off a duck's back.
The Pumas continue their upward trajectory in The Rugby Championship and have a brutal first season in Super Rugby to thank for it.
Relinquishing a 10-point lead with 10 minutes remaining in their first Super Rugby Championship clash against South Africa has helped Argentina in their preparations for their match against New Zealand, according to captain Agustin Creevy.
Brumbies halfback Tomas Cubelli has been named in Argentina's 28-man squad for next month's Tests against Italy and France.
An Argentinian rugby player has been banned for 29 years for kicking a rival's head during a match between two local amateur sides.
ACT Brumbies prop Allan Alaalatoa has one eye on the 2019 World Cup after securing a new deal in Canberra and launching himself on to the Wallabies radar.
Australia will play a Test against Argentina at Twickenham in a bid to cash in on the success of both countries at last year's World Cup.
South African winger Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Pollard fell just short in their bids for individual records despite helping the Springboks to a 24-13 win over Argentina in the bronze medal playoff at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Follow our interactive matchtracker for full live coverage of the third place play-off as South Africa take on Argentina.
Argentinian passion never dies – just ask former Wallabies and Pumas prop Patricio Noriega, who was torn between his two loves when his rugby worlds crashed into each other 13 years ago.
Referee Craig Joubert has been unfairly treated.
Australia's World Cup semi-final hopes have been given a massive boost after influential starters David Pocock and Israel Folau were named to start against Argentina on Sunday.
The Wallaby ABC - It's easy as 1 2 3. As simple as, do re mi.
Argentina halfback Tomas Cubelli says freedom of expression will allow the Pumas to open up and play "without fear" as they chase their first World Cup final berth.
Tighthead prop who respresented Australia and Argentina was in tears after addressing Wallabies before clash with Pumas in 2002.
Everyone wants to be Maverick because he gets the girl at the end of Top Gun, but Bernard Foley is happy to be the Wallabies' 'Iceman' as they chase World Cup glory.
James Slipper has revealed he felt "sick in the stomach" in the aftermath of the pass that almost cost Australia their spot in the World Cup semi-finals this weekend.
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