2008 Argentina rugby union tour

The 2008 Argentina rugby union tour of Europe was a series of matches played in November 2008 in Europe by the Argentina national team. Coached by Santiago Phelan, the Argentine national side toured on France, Italy and Ireland playing a total of three matches thereof. Argentina beat Italy and lost to France and Ireland.[1]

2008 Argentina rugby union tour
ManagerAlejandro Cubelli
Coach(es)Argentina Santiago Phelan
Tour captain(s)Felipe Contepomi
Summary
P W D L
Total
03 01 00 02
Test match
03 01 00 02
Opponent
P W D L
 France
1 0 0 1
 Italy
1 1 0 0
 Ireland
1 0 0 0

Touring party

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Coaching staff

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Players

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Match summary

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Date Rival Score Venue City Ref.
8 Nov   France
6–12
Vélodrome Marseille [2]
15 Nov   Italy
22–14
Olympic Stadium Turin [3]
22 Nov   Ireland
3–17
Croke Park Dublin [4]

Match details

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8 November 2008
France  12–6  Argentina
Pen: Skrela 29', 79', Baby 32'
Drop: Skrela 11'
ReportPen: Contempomi 27' 36'
Vélodrome, Marseille
Attendance: 57.000
Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa)

15 November 2008
Italy  14–22  Argentina
Try: Masi 79'
Pen: Marcato 30', 54'
Drop: Marcato 45'
ReportTry: Carballo 51'
Con: Contemponi 51'
Pen: Contepomi 25', 39', 40', 44', 75'
Olympic Stadium, Turin
Attendance: 28.000
Referee: Chris White (England)

22 November 2008
Ireland  17–3  Argentina
Try: Bowe 76'
Pen: O'Gara 38' 46' 74'
Drop: O' Gara 68'
reportCon: Fernandez 36'
Croke Park, Dublin
Attendance: 68.000
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)

References

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  1. ^ Memoria y Balance 2008 at the UAR
  2. ^ Los Pumas cayeron en un partido muy cerrado, La Capital, 8 Nov 2008
  3. ^ Los Pumas vencieron a Italia en partido mediocre on Ambito.com, 15 Nov 2008, by SILVANA SALDISURI
  4. ^ Test match: Los Pumas cayeron contra Irlanda por 17 a 3 on La Nueva, 22 Nov 2008