2024-11-18 12:52:00
Argentinian rugby team Los Pumas begin a week of training this Monday before concluding their tour and testing throughout the year on Saturday.
On Saturday at 5:10 pm at the Stade de France in Paris, Argentina will travel to France, a team they have already faced twice this year: losing in their first match in Mendoza. Felipe Contepomi As head coach of the White Celeste and winning at the Vélez Stadium. France just defeated the New Zealand All Blacks last Saturday.
Felipe Contepomi, Los Angeles Cougars football coach. (Jose Gabriel Hernandez/”The Voice”)
This November transfer window looks promising for Los Pumas. After beating Italy 50-18 in Udine, they lost 22-19 to Ireland in Dublin, but the team performed well and the referee was controversial and labeled nativist.
To prepare for the test against France, coach Contepomi called up Marcos Kramer and Mateo Carreras, who rejoined the team.
As for forward Kramer, it has been almost two months since he last represented the Pumas: that was during Argentina’s 29-28 victory over South Africa, and he had to leave due to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. .
Wing Carreras’ absence is due to him becoming a father (baby Rufina was born on October 24) and he is ready to return. For the third line and back-up, Bautista Pedemonte and Santiago Penas will leave the team and return to their respective clubs.
Dublin. Featuring Maria, the performance of the people of Cordoba in the match between Cougars and Ireland
November window. Cougars lose to Ireland 22-19 at Dublin Fortress
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How does Felipe Contepomi plan to leverage the skills of Mateo Carreras and Marcos Kremer in the upcoming match against France?
**Interview with Felipe Contepomi, Head Coach of Los Pumas**
**Interviewer:** Felipe, thank you for joining us today. With Los Pumas set to conclude their tour with a match against France this Saturday, how has the team been preparing for this challenge?
**Felipe Contepomi:** Thank you for having me. The team has been working hard all week. We just finished a productive training camp where we focused on both our physical conditioning and tactical strategies. Our aim is to build on the lessons we learned from our earlier encounters with France and other teams this year.
**Interviewer:** As you mentioned, Argentina faced France twice this year, with a win and a loss. What specific takeaways do you believe will help your team this time around?
**Felipe Contepomi:** The key has been understanding the patterns of play that France employs. In our first match in Mendoza, we struggled to adapt to their fast-paced style. However, we regrouped and secured a victory at Vélez. Learning from both the loss and the win gives us confidence and insight as we head into this final match.
**Interviewer:** The recent performances against Italy and Ireland showcased the team’s resilience. What do you think was the team’s biggest challenge in those games?
**Felipe Contepomi:** Each match presented its unique challenges. Against Italy, we showed our offensive potential with a strong 50-18 victory. In contrast, the narrow loss to Ireland revealed that we need to improve our consistency and discipline on the field. A controversial refereeing decision added to the complexity, but we will focus on what we can control.
**Interviewer:** You’ve called up Mateo Carreras and Marcos Kremer for this match. How do you see their contributions impacting the team?
**Felipe Contepomi:** Both players bring a lot of energy and skill to our roster. Marcos has been out for a couple of months due to injury, so it’s great to have him back. Mateo’s speed and agility will bolster our attack against a strong French side. Their additions will certainly enrich our options in the game.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what do you hope to see from Los Pumas in this match against France, considering their momentum after defeating the New Zealand All Blacks?
**Felipe Contepomi:** We respect France as a formidable opponent, especially after their recent victory. Our goal is to stay focused, play smart rugby, and execute our game plan effectively. A strong performance will not only conclude our tour positively but will also be a stepping stone for future competitions.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Felipe. Best of luck to you and Los Pumas in the upcoming match.
**Felipe Contepomi:** Thank you! We appreciate the support. Let’s hope for a great game.
