Argentina will host New Zealand for the first time in four years in the 2023 Rugby Championship.
Argentina will take on the All Blacks in Mendoza on July 8 in a slimmed down Rugby Championship, which has been reduced to just six matches because of the World Cup in France.
The Pumas also announced on Saturday that they would travel to Australia on July 15 and play a pre-World Cup warm-up test against world champions South Africa.
The four countries who compete annually in the Rugby Championship usually play each other home and away but in 2023 it will be once only.
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Argentina have a single home game against New Zealand, followed by Australia away and then South Africa on July 29.
The rest of the 2023 Rugby Championship fixtures have not yet been announced by SANZAR, the competition’s governing body.
The UAR said South Africa would then travel to Buenos Aires for a Test on August 5 at the Velez Sarsfield Stadium, which was not part of the Rugby Championship but a warm-up for the World Cup.
“We hope to have a great year, always trying to improve all aspects of our rugby, so that more and more people can enjoy the sport, either as athletes or spectators, and that we can continue to grow the passion for rugby,” said a statement from UAR president Gabriel Travaglini.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Cheers BF… The off season seems to have flown past quickly, and I concur about respectful banter also :thumbup:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Spot on! As Danny Watson would say.
Muzzo
Roar Rookie
So true, but hopefully our AB selectors have had their eyes checked up over the break, & realise there are not just the one SR team in Te Waipounamu ! There is now, some very good ones, that need development & exposure.
Busted Fullback
Roar Rookie
G’day Tim. Happy New Year to you and your family. And thanks for the call-out. Injuries, the bain of our game. As you say let’s hope for fewer this year. Seems that we Roarers don’t get much of an off-season, let alone pre-season, so here’s hoping you, me, everyone is rested enough to continue knowledgeable comments and respectful banter. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
We certainly have good depth from NPC up, this includes age group also. With Blackadder returning and others pushing for higher honours, this season’s SR comp is a must watch.
Muzzo
Roar Rookie
Not only in our men, as there are some very good wahine’s there as well. The Black Ferns & the international sides are pretty good ATM, but starting up of super rugby sides for the Wahine, IMO we are fairly well equipped.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
To true Muzzo, the next coach needs to carry the momentum forward. Smith and Henry brought back genuine solidarity and enjoyment for the girls, so long may this continue… :thumbup:
Muzzo
Roar Rookie
If it does take off, we have a few good coaches for women’s teams, Bro.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
It does sound like a women’s SR Comp will go ahead, they deserve the recognition. It be interesting as to whom will coach the National women’s team?
Muzzo
Roar Rookie
Very true, Tim, with the Sevens kicking off very shortly, for starters, then the SR. Bro I see there is talk, a start, might be more appropriate, with women’s possibly looking at a SR comp! Could be interesting Bro?
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Cheers mate, an interesting season awaits.
Tooly
Roar Rookie
The Argentinians cop another dud draw .
Muzzo
Roar Rookie
You too Tim, & great to see you back, Bro!
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year BF, and I look forward to your knowledge again. A great season of Rugby coming up, hopefully teams will not be too greatly affected by injuries.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year Muzzo, I hope that 2023 is a great year for you and your family… :thumbup:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year mz, I look forward to engaging with you during the up coming season… :thumbup:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year’s to the Roar family, stay safe and I hope that 2023 is a great one for all.
SDRedsFan
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year Mz. Wouldn't a Puma's win put the cat amongst the pigeons, or should that be the puma's amongst the kiwi's?
Busted Fullback
Roar Rookie
Happy New Year Roarers. Pre-RWC games in Europe? A necessity. Euro teams used to playing in location at that time of year but an opportunity for SH teams to “acclimatise”, even if they have been through a shortened RC, certainly a benefit to the SH. What a Rugby year we have in front of us. (And an early start to Brisbane club rugby. Does it get any better?)
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
Can imagine what the gate takings for both unions will be on this, Neutral. And the game is about two weeks out from the start of the RWC. And money does talk, unfortunately .. it talks loudly and continually.