{"id":37776,"date":"2019-09-19T19:38:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T07:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rugbyredefined.com\/wp\/?p=37776"},"modified":"2019-09-21T12:35:17","modified_gmt":"2019-09-21T00:35:17","slug":"rwc-2019-complete-pool-c-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugbyredefined.com\/wp\/united-states\/2019\/09\/rwc-2019-complete-pool-c-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"RWC 2019 \u2013 COMPLETE \u2013 Pool C Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rugbyredefined.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/PoolC19ab.jpg?resize=640%2C258&ssl=1\")
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Half of the Americas representation at the Rugby World Cup is contained in Pool C where both Argentina and the USA are found. Many have labeled it the \u2018Pool of Death\u2019 with both England and France also in search of a Quarter Final spot and Tonga playing the potential spoiler role. England\u2019s form mark them as clear favorites to top the pool but second place is up for grabs with Saturday\u2019s match between Los Pumas and Les Bleus of critical importance.<\/span><\/p>\nPOOL C FIXTURES<\/span><\/strong>
\nSat, Sept 21 \u2013 France vs Argentina \u2013 Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo<\/span>
\nSun, Sept 22 \u2013 England vs Tonga \u2013 Sapporo Dome, Sapporo<\/span>
\nThurs, Sept 26 \u2013 England vs USA \u2013 Misaki Stadium, Kobe<\/span>
\nSat, Sept 28 \u2013 Argentina vs Tonga \u2013 Hanazono Stadium, Osaka<\/span>
\nWed, Oct 2 \u2013 France vs USA \u2013 Hakatanomori Stadium, Fukuoka<\/span>
\nSat, Oct 5 \u2013 England vs Argentina \u2013 Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo<\/span>
\nSun, Oct 6 \u2013 France vs Tonga \u2013 Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto<\/span>
\nWed, Oct 9 \u2013 Argentina vs USA \u2013 Rugby Stadium, Kumagaya<\/span>
\nSat, Oct 12 \u2013 England vs France \u2013 Nissan Stadium, Yokohama<\/span>
\nSun, Oct 13 \u2013 USA vs Tonga \u2013 Hanazono Stadium, Osaka<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rugbyredefined.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1arg22.jpg?resize=250%2C46&ssl=1\")
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It has not been a smooth ride for Los Pumas since their Semi Final appearance four years ago. In fact it\u2019s been quite the opposite with a very poor record shared between former coach Daniel Hourcade and current supremo Mario Ledesma. In the meantime the Jaguares have reached new height but Argentina\u2019s European stars have been virtually ignored. It remains a topic of much debate and if the Pumas don\u2019t reach the top four again, is certain to come up again during the debrief.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- Current Ranking: 11 (high 3, low 12)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Test Record 2016-Present: 8-33-0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Qualified: RWC 2015, 2nd Pool C<\/span><\/li>\n
- World Cups: 8 \u2013 Detailed History<\/span><\/li>\n
- Best Finish: Semi Finals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Head Coach:<\/strong> Mario Ledesma (age 46, Argentina, record 2-11-0) \u2013 \u2018Super Mario\u2019 made a swift transition from Forwards Coach of Australia to Head Coach of Los Jaguares and finally Head Coach of Los Pumas in the span of just a year. One of Argentina\u2019s greatest front rowers, he was an appointment accompanied by much fanfare. The honeymoon is now over, however, and his methods and selection policy must now yield results.<\/span><\/p>\nCaptain:<\/strong> Pablo Matera (flanker, age 26, 62 caps) \u2013 Now firmly established as Argentina\u2019s best player and on-field leader, Matera is among the very best flankers in the world. He is a player who seems to have it all \u2013 size, strength, agility, and footballing skills. Pumas fans are hoping his second World Cup is as fruitful as his first.<\/span><\/p>\nOne to Watch:<\/strong> Emiliano Boffelli (fullback, age 24, 25 caps) \u2013 Has overtaken Joaqu\u00edn Tuculet as Argentina\u2019s first choice at the back. Since his debut in 2017 he has been one of the first names on the team sheet. Still just 24, he has the talent to be one of the best in the tournament. Brave under the high ball, a dangerous runner in space, and able to return fire from the boot with interest.<\/span><\/p>\nNotable Absentees:<\/strong> There was no shortage of surprise when the squad was announced. First choice scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou was deemed short of full fitness after recently recovering from a shoulder injury, while veteran Mart\u00edn Landajo was simply unwanted. The same can be said for three of Argentina\u2019s most prominent exports \u2013 No8 Facundo Isa and wing duo Juan Imhoff and Santiago Cordero, both of whom had been starters at RWC 2015.<\/span><\/p>\nPool Prediction: 2nd<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nComplete Roster<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNAME<\/strong><\/td>\nPOS<\/strong><\/td>\nHGT<\/strong><\/td>\nWGT<\/strong><\/td>\nDOB<\/strong><\/td>\nCAPS<\/strong><\/td>\nCLUB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nNahuel Tetaz Chaparro<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| LH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.88<\/span><\/td>\n | 121<\/span><\/td>\n | Jun 11 <\/span>1989<\/span><\/td>\n | 54<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMayco Vivas<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| LH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.86<\/span><\/td>\n | 121<\/span><\/td>\n | Jun 2 <\/span>1998<\/span><\/td>\n | 4<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nAgust\u00edn Creevy<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| HO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.81<\/span><\/td>\n | 110<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 15 <\/span>1985<\/span><\/td>\n | 85<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nJuli\u00e1n Montoya<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| HO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.84<\/span><\/td>\n | 108<\/span><\/td>\n | Oct 29 <\/span>1993<\/span><\/td>\n | 55<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSantiago Socino<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| HO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.87<\/span><\/td>\n | 114<\/span><\/td>\n | May 7 <\/span>1992<\/span><\/td>\n | 2<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nJuan Figallo<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| TH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.90<\/span><\/td>\n | 119<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 25 <\/span>1988<\/span><\/td>\n | 30<\/span><\/td>\n | Saracens (UK)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSantiago Medrano<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| TH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.86<\/span><\/td>\n | 115<\/span><\/td>\n | May 6 <\/span>1996<\/span><\/td>\n | 14<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nEnrique Pieretto<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| TH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.89<\/span><\/td>\n | 120<\/span><\/td>\n | Dec 14 <\/span>1994<\/span><\/td>\n | 23<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nMat\u00edas Alemanno<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| LO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.99<\/span><\/td>\n | 117<\/span><\/td>\n | Dec 5 <\/span>1991<\/span><\/td>\n | 57<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTom\u00e1s Lavanini<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| LO<\/span><\/td>\n | 2.01<\/span><\/td>\n | 125<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 22 <\/span>1993<\/span><\/td>\n | 53<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGuido Petti<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| LO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.94<\/span><\/td>\n | 110<\/span><\/td>\n | Nov 17 <\/span>1994<\/span><\/td>\n | 49<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nMarcos Kremer<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FL\/LO<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.96<\/span><\/td>\n | 115<\/span><\/td>\n | Jul 30 <\/span>1997<\/span><\/td>\n | 24<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nJuan Manuel Leguizam\u00f3n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FL<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.90<\/span><\/td>\n | 105<\/span><\/td>\n | Jun 6 <\/span>1983<\/span><\/td>\n | 86<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTom\u00e1s Lezana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FL<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.88<\/span><\/td>\n | 103<\/span><\/td>\n | Feb 16 <\/span>1994<\/span><\/td>\n | 34<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPablo Matera<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FL<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.93<\/span><\/td>\n | 110<\/span><\/td>\n | Jul 18 <\/span>1993<\/span><\/td>\n | 62<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nRodrigo Bruni<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| N8<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.89<\/span><\/td>\n | 109<\/span><\/td>\n | Sep 3 <\/span>1993<\/span><\/td>\n | 3<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\u00a0Javier Ortega Desio<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| N8<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.93<\/span><\/td>\n | 108<\/span><\/td>\n | Jun 14 <\/span>1990<\/span><\/td>\n | 54<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nTom\u00e1s Cubelli<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| SH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.76<\/span><\/td>\n | 81<\/span><\/td>\n | Dec 6 <\/span>1989<\/span><\/td>\n | 72<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFelipe Ezcurra<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| SH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.79<\/span><\/td>\n | 88<\/span><\/td>\n | Apr 15 <\/span>1993<\/span><\/td>\n | 5<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nNicol\u00e1s S\u00e1nchez<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.78<\/span><\/td>\n | 85<\/span><\/td>\n | Oct 26 <\/span>1988<\/span><\/td>\n | 77<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nBenjam\u00edn Urdapilleta<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| FH<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.76<\/span><\/td>\n | 84<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 11 <\/span>1986<\/span><\/td>\n | 12<\/span><\/td>\n | Castres (FR)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nJer\u00f3nimo de la Fuente<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| CE<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.84<\/span><\/td>\n | 97<\/span><\/td>\n | Feb 24 <\/span>1991<\/span><\/td>\n | 50<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nJuan Cruz Mall\u00eda<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| CE\/FB<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.82<\/span><\/td>\n | 88<\/span><\/td>\n | Sep 11 <\/span>1996<\/span><\/td>\n | 4<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLucas Mensa<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| CE<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.83<\/span><\/td>\n | 95<\/span><\/td>\n | May 24 <\/span>1996<\/span><\/td>\n | 1<\/span><\/td>\n | Pucar\u00e1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMat\u00edas Moroni<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| CE<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.85<\/span><\/td>\n | 91<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 29 <\/span>1991<\/span><\/td>\n | 43<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMat\u00edas Orlando<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| CE<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.83<\/span><\/td>\n | 96<\/span><\/td>\n | Nov 14 <\/span>1991<\/span><\/td>\n | 41<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nSantiago Carreras<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n| WI<\/span><\/td>\n | 1.83<\/span><\/td>\n | 87<\/span><\/td>\n | Mar 30 <\/span>1998<\/span><\/td>\n | 1<\/span><\/td>\n | Jaguares<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Bautista Delguy<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |