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Pampas and Tarucas Unveil 2026 Súper Rugby Américas Squads

The announcements underscore roster building as a bridge between regional development and national pathways.

Overview

  • Pampas named 44 players and will open preseason on January 15 at Casa Pumas under head coach Juan Manuel Leguizamón.
  • Tarucas confirmed a 43‑man group centered on Tucumán talent with 27 contracted players and 16 invitees, including 22 returnees.
  • Former Argentina international Matías Orlando joined Tarucas to add senior experience in Álvaro Galindo’s squad.
  • The NOA franchise incorporated multiple under‑20 prospects targeting the Pumitas, with Tomás Dande, Benjamín Farías Cerioni and Pedro Coll among the invitees.
  • Tarucas also named three players from Santiago del Estero—Lorenzo Egea, Mateo Estofán and Francisco Palazzi—reinforcing its regional footprint.