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Agustín Creevy Rejects Rugby’s ‘Values’ Myth Days After Retiring

Speaking days after retiring, the former Pumas captain used a national podcast to question rugby’s self-image.

Overview

  • In an interview on Juan Pablo Varsky’s Clank! podcast, Creevy said the sport’s values are no different from other disciplines or everyday life.
  • He argued the mantra about unique rugby virtues breeds a false sense of superiority and stated there is “mucha gente hija de puta” within the game.
  • Citing the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa, he called it “una locura” and rejected attempts to invoke rugby’s supposed ethos around such crimes.
  • He criticized Los Pumas’ minimal 2020 gesture for Diego Maradona, calling the lapse avoidable and saying the union and the team should have done more.
  • The 40-year-old finished his career on Saturday with 110 caps after a final match for San Luis against Belgrano in the URBA Top 12.