ARC Preview – Canada vs Argentina
Los Jaguares look dead certs to wrap up their 5th consecutive ARC title in the not-so-grand finale as they face off against tournament hosts Canada.
Los Jaguares look dead certs to wrap up their 5th consecutive ARC title in the not-so-grand finale as they face off against tournament hosts Canada.
Mike Tolkin’s Select XV looks set to end the tournament on a high and clinch a second place finish as they close out against the bottom dwelling Uruguayans.
After two weeks of media torture the Wallabies will be relieved to finally get the chance to express themselves on the pitch, albeit against New Zealand.
Canada will be out for redemption after dropping this very same fixture a year ago today. On paper this looks by far the closest match of the tournament.
Argentina and Uruguay renew their friendly neighborhood rivalry in the second round of the Americas Rugby Championship early Wednesday evening.
Tournament hosts Canada open their ARC account against Uruguay, with both sides short of their best and having to fill in with unusual selections.
A thrown together USA Select XV will take on an impressive Argentina Jaguars selection to kick off the 2014 Americas Rugby Championship.
Closing out the Rugby Championship this year are the two bottom placed teams, with Argentina still winless and Australia floundering after a bright start.
This seems a bit anti-climactic given that the All Blacks have already claimed the title, but remains one of the highlights of the international calendar.
The All Blacks return to La Plata on Saturday, a venue that seems to suit them given that they’ve notched a combined 87 points in their last two stopovers.