Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
2mo ago

Contepomi Names 34‑Man Pumas Squad for Nations Championship

The selection mixes established internationals with Super Rugby Americas development players, with James Kerr added to sharpen team mentality before three July home fixtures.

Agustín Fraga, una de las caras nuevas de los Pumas; dejó el seleccionado de seven, se destacó en Pampas y tiene su chance ante las ausencias de Piccardo y Chocobares
Los cinco Capibaras entre los 23 para el debut de los Pumitas ante EE.UU. Créditos: Prensa UAR
El rafaelino Mayko Vivas, ex Atlético del Rosario, es uno de los convocados por Contepomi para el Nations Championship.
Image

Overview

  • Contepomi confirmed on Tuesday that a 34‑player Los Pumas roster is set for the July Nations Championship window and includes flanker Joaquín Moro.
  • Argentina will host Scotland on July 4, Wales on July 11 and England on July 18 with all matches scheduled for 16:00 local time.
  • The UAR added James Kerr as Advisor of Mentality and Culture and Esteban Meneses as an assistant coach to strengthen leadership and team culture work.
  • Selection was shaped by availability limits and injuries, with players involved in the French Top 14 final omitted from the first matchday and several regulars ruled out by injury.
  • The squad includes six Super Rugby Americas players named as development prospects, an open public training session at Kempes on July 27 and reported TV coverage on ESPN and Disney+.