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Argentina Confirms 30‑Player U20 Squad as Pumitas Begin Casa Pumas Camp

The short training camp launches Argentina’s final build-up for group-stage matches in Georgia while the tournament will trial a lower tackle height for safety.

Overview

  • Head coach Nicolás Fernández Miranda named a 30-player Argentina U20 squad on Monday, and the players entered a concentrated camp at Casa Pumas that runs through Friday to finalise preparation.
  • Los Pumitas are drawn in Group C with the United States, Ireland and England and will play group matches on 27 June, 2 July and 7 July at venues in Tbilisi.
  • The squad includes three players from Mendoza — Bautista Salinas, Federico Serpa and Laureano Valle — highlighting regional pathways into the national youth setup.
  • World Rugby will use the tournament to trial a law change to reduce tackle height, and appointed match officials include Argentine referee Gonzalo de Achával.
  • Broadcast reports name ESPN and Disney Plus as carriers for Argentina’s matches, and the U20 World Cup runs from 27 June to 18 July with the final set for 18 July at Tbilisi’s Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.