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Los Pumas Launch Rugby Championship Campaign With Historic Córdoba Test Against All Blacks

Ticket presales for the August 16 match at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes are live, with an open training session planned before the Buenos Aires return fixture

Mateo Carreras, el wing que fue figura en el último triunfo frente a los All Blacks, regresa a la convocatoria de los Pumas
De izquierda a derecha: Rodrigo Escribano, Félix Páez Molina, Manuel Calvo, Agustín Calleri y Fernando Pérez, en el campo de juego del Estadio kempes. (José Gabriel Hernández / La Voz)
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Overview

  • Los Pumas will open the Rugby Championship on August 16 at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba, marking the first time the All Blacks have played a Test in the city.
  • A return match is scheduled for August 23 at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, and all fixtures will be streamed live on Disney+.
  • Head coach Felipe Contepomi named a 34-player squad for the opening window, including two development players and call-ups from Mendoza.
  • Fans can attend a free open training session on August 9 at 3 p.m. in Platea Gasparini at Kempes, with gates opening at 2:30 p.m.
  • Organizers expect a sell-out crowd, over 200 accredited journalists and a global TV audience of 60 million, underscoring Córdoba’s tourism and economic boost.