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Argentina Recall Tomás Albornoz for Springboks Series as Reports Link Him to a 2026 Toulon Move

His return from a finger injury gives Los Pumas a first-choice playmaker for the South Africa Tests.

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Rugby Union - British & Irish Lions v Argentina - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - June 20, 2025 Argentina's Tomas Albornoz scores their second try REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo
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Overview

  • Argentina’s rugby union confirmed Albornoz is fit and back in the squad after dislocating a finger against New Zealand on August 23.
  • Nicolás Roger drops out of the touring group, hooker Leonel Oviedo comes in, and prop Ignacio Calles misses out through injury.
  • The Pumas face South Africa in Durban on September 27 before a ‘home’ rematch at Twickenham on October 4, with all four teams sitting at two wins and two losses.
  • French outlet Midi Olympique reports Albornoz has agreed a two-year switch from Benetton to Toulon starting in 2026, with finer details still to be finalized and no club confirmation yet.
  • The 27-year-old cemented the No. 10 jersey in 2024 with standout displays, and a move to Toulon would set up competition with Paolo Garbisi and a strong halfback group.