The battle for qualification for the final phase of the Rugby World Cup continues for the Argentine team. After their defeat against England, the Pumas are preparing for a decisive match against Samoa. The Argentines know that they will face a formidable team, determined to achieve the feat.
Argentina’s forwards coach, Andres Bordoy, admitted that the defeat against England had hit his team’s pride. He highlighted the many areas in which the Pumas failed during this match. The Argentines, however, believed they could dominate an English team in difficulty, especially after their victory in November 2022 at Twickenham.
But things didn’t go as planned in Marseille, and now the Argentines must make amends in their match against Samoa. The Pumas are aware of the importance of this meeting and the ambitions that are at stake for their team in this competition. They find themselves in Group D which offers them a good chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals. But for that, they absolutely must beat Samoa, who rank just behind Argentina in the world rankings.
Friday’s match promises to be very physical, with the Samoa players already demonstrating their physical advantage during their victory against Chile. However, the Pumas are counting on their experience and the changes they have made to their team composition. Guido Petti and Eduardo Bello will replace Tomas Lavanini and Francisco Gomez Kodela respectively, who were injured in the match against England. In addition, Matias Moroni will start in place of Lucio Cinti, bringing additional experience to the back lines.
The Pumas are aware of the challenge that awaits them, but they are determined to achieve a victory that will put them back into this World Cup. They remember with emotion their unexpected third place during the 2007 edition, which also took place in France. This year, they dream of qualifying for the final stages and even hope to cross paths with the French XV to try to take their revenge, like in the final of the Football World Cup in 2022.
In conclusion, the Argentine team is ready to give everything to achieve a crucial victory against Samoa. The Pumas know that they are playing their qualification in the final phase and are determined to do honor to their country. The match promises to be intense and spectacular, and Argentinian fans are eagerly waiting to see their team shine on the pitch.