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Sunday, June 15, 2008


John Barclay: 'At last we get our two-try bonus cheque...'

Argentina 14
Tries: J. Fernandez Lobbe, H Agulla
Cons: Todeschini 2.


Scotland 26

Tries: R Ford, G Morrison
Cons: C Paterson 2
Pens: C Paterson 4


Scotland might've avoided another wooden spoon but the immediate satisfaction of a first win over Argentina for 18 years was overshadowed by the long-term consequences of Horacio Agulla's last ditch converted try.

Frank Hadden's job should be safe in the short-term as Scotland produced a tireless performance epitomised by Mike Blair's industry at scrum-half and John Barclay's immense work-rate on the back-row.

Chris Paterson's record-breaking day would've tasted all the more sweeter after the fly-half found another flawless day with the boot.

It may not have been a clean sweep for the southern hemisphere, but Agulla's try will intensify the Malbec hangover's had by all on Sunday morning as Scotland now face the tough prospect of being drawn with two giants in New Zealand for the 2011 World Cup.

Friday, June 13, 2008


Doing what he does best...

Congratulations Chris Paterson. The kicking machine will become Scotland's leading cap when he walks out for his 88th appearance against Argentina.

We'd love to know his win-loss ratio as greats usually need to lift a few trophies rather than merely occupy a shirt for over a decade.

Phil Godman, Simon Webster, John Barclay and Hugo Southwell have all joined the starting line-up while Horacio Agulla and Lucas Borges start for the Pumas.

Argentina proved last week that the World Cup was no fluke and there are reinforcements on their way. Most of the stars are caught up in France, but one area where they haven't been depleted is their defence.

Scotland's attacking proficiency is similar to a crane trying to fly given they've only scored four tries in seven matches, so another kicking duel looks the best bet.

What price on Frank Hadden losing his job after this weekend? Pretty good with Andy Robinson sharking around the SRU waters.

Argentina: 15 Bernardo Stortoni, 14 Lucas Borges, 13 Gonzalo Tiesi, 12 Felipe Contepomi (c), 11 Horacio Agulla, 10 Federico Todeschini, 9 Nicolas Vergallo, 8 Manuel Leguizamon, 7 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, 6 Martin Durand, 5 Esteban Lozada, 4 Ignacio Fernandez Lobbe, 3 Santiago Gonzalez Bonorino, 2 Alvaro Tejeda, 1 Marcos Ayerza,

Replacements:
16 Pablo Gambarini, 17 Juan Gomez, 18 James Stuart, 19 Alvaro Galindo, 20 Alfredo Lalanne, 21 Federico Aramburu, 22 Federico Serra.

Scotland:
15 Hugo Southwell, 14 Chris Paterson, 13 Ben Cairns, 12 Graeme Morrison, 11 Simon Webster, 10 Phil Godman, 9 Mike Blair (captain), 8 Allister Hogg, 7 John Barclay, 6 Alasdair Strokosch, 5 Scott MacLeod, 4 Matt Mustchin, 3 Euan Murray, 2 Ross Ford, 1 Allan Jacobsen.

Replacements:
16 Dougie Hall, 17 Alasdair Dickinson, 18 Alastair Kellock, 19 Kelly Brown, 20 Rory Lawson, 21 Dan Parks, 22 Nick De Luca.

Sunday, June 08, 2008


'...We don't need Hernandez anyway...'

Argentina 21-15 Scotland

Tries from debutant hooker Alvaro Tejeda and Gonzalo Tiesi gave an under-strength Argentine outfit a hard-fought victory over a steely Scotland side.

Inkeeping with tradition, all of Scotland's points came from the boot of Chris Paterson, but Scotland played right into the hands of the bruising Pumas pack and lacked a plan B.

Leading with five minutes to go, the Scots lacked the composure to seal a first Test win in Argentina and fly-half and man-of-the-match, Federico Todeschini stepped up to further frustrate Scotland coach Frank Hadden.

Thursday, June 05, 2008


'I don't want to stand next to Mike Blair - he smells...'

Felipe Contepomi has been named as Agustin Pichot's successor as Argentina's rugby captain. The Leinster fly-half will lead the Pumas against Scotland in Roasario, which will also be Santiago Phelen's first game in charge since the departure of Marcelo Loffreda.

Arguably one of the oldest debutants ever, 31-year-old Parma hooker Alvaro Tejeda will make his first appearance for the Pumas with Mario Ledesma currently pushing his weight around with Clermont Auvergne.

Other stars based in France including Juan Martin Hernandez, Ignacio Corleto and Rodrigo Roncero, will stay with their clubs unto the end of the Top 14 play-off's, but should all return for the clash with South Africa as part of Nelson Mandella's birthday celebrations.

Argentina: 15 Bernardo Stortoni, 14 José María Núñez Piossek, 13 Gonzalo Tiesi, 12 Felipe Contepomi (c), 11 Tomás De Vedia, 10 Federico Todeschini, 9 Nicolás Vergallo, 8 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 7 Juan Fernández Lobbe, 6 Martín Durand, 5 Esteban Lozada, 4 Ignacio Fernández Lobbe, 3 Santiago González Bonorino, 2 Álvaro Tejeda, 1 Marcos Ayerza.

Replacements: 16 Pablo Gambarini, 17 Juan Gómez, 18 James Stuart, 19 Alejandro Campos, 20 Alfredo Lalanne, 21 Santiago Fernández, 22 Hernán Senillosa.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008


'They're coming back for another bashing...'

Argentina will take their first step towards the Tri-Nations as they aim to exact some revenge for their semi-final defeat at the hands of World Champions South Africa a Ellis Park on August 9.

It will be the 13th match between the two nations in the last 15 years, and will form part of the celebrations for Nelson Mandella's 90th birthday.

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