Argentina Qualifiers For Every World Cup To Date

Having won through as the best side in Southern America Argentina play France in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup 2007, on 7 September 2007. Their best result in the competition remains that of reaching the Quarter-Finals in 1999, eventually to be knocked out by France. Argentina had a superb victory over Ireland in a Quarter-Final Playoff to get there. The Puma's had never escaped the group stages before then, and just failed in Australia in 2003 when they won 2 of their pool matches.

Forward Power

Argentina are renowned for their power and strength. Their eight man drive is feared in the game and an awesome attacking option. In 2001 Argentina toured the UK, going home with impressive victories over Wales and Scotland. The Puma's have continued to develop beating Wales twice in 2006 and running New Zealand close on Argentinean soil. Form like that sees the blue and white hoops currently ranked sixth in the world.

Argentina's Rugby World Cup shirtArgentina have launched new shirts for the Rugby World Cup in France. The shirt has changed from previous versions mainly in the style of the colour scheme which retains the blue and white but the stipes are only on the front and their are pale blue side panels. The shirt is made by Adidas and features the Rugby World Cup logo, as with most other shirts it has no collar and short sleeves. To place your order and view other Argentine shirts visit the Argentina Shirts page.

Skipper

In Agustin Pichot Argentina have a world class scrum-half and Captain who can score from anywhere now linking again with with the mercurial 10 Felipe Contepomi. Another major figure in the side is centre Lisandrom Arbizu, currently the most capped player in the squad,

All To Play For

Argentina may only have six wins in World Cup matches to date, but expect them to put up a tough fight in Pool D where they will probably finish third behind France and Ireland.

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