Juan Figallo and Liam Williams will start for Argentina and Wales respectively for the second time at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Los Pumas began the tournament with a narrow defeat to France and face … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo and Williams continue starting roles
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RWC19: Figallo starts against France
Juan Figallo has earned a start for Argentina in their opening World Cup match against France on Saturday (KO 08H15). The Saracens prop is appearing at his third World Cup having been part of Los … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo starts against France
RWC19: Argentina preview with Marcelo Bosch
Argentina might be traditionally known as a powerful side that puts a focus on their forward play, but during the 2015 Rugby World Cup they played with pace, width and an intensity which sides … [Read more...] about RWC19: Argentina preview with Marcelo Bosch
Figallo involved in final Argentina warm-up match
Juan Figallo will start at tighthead for Argentina in a friendly against Randwick Rugby at the Coogee Oval Stadium in Australia. Los Pumas’ face the Sydney premier grade side in their last warm-up … [Read more...] about Figallo involved in final Argentina warm-up match
RWC19: Figallo named in Argentina squad
Juan Figallo has been selected in Argentina’s 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The Saracens prop, who featured in all of Los Pumas’ Rugby Championship matches, is one of three European … [Read more...] about RWC19: Figallo named in Argentina squad
International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
Duncan Taylor returned to action in Scotland’s defeat to France on Saturday. Taylor played his first competitive minutes since Saracens' win over London Irish in April 2018. The Saracens centre had … [Read more...] about International round-up: Taylor returns from long-term injury
International round-up: Vunipola scores as England defeat Wales
Jack Singleton won his first cap for England as they defeated Wales 33-19 at Twickenham. The hooker, who re-joined Saracens from Worcester Warriors this summer, entered the fray in the latter stages … [Read more...] about International round-up: Vunipola scores as England defeat Wales
Figallo primed for momentous match
Juan Figallo will start Argentina’s final match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa. The prop has taken the number three jersey in the Pumas’ first two outings in the tournament where they … [Read more...] about Figallo primed for momentous match
Figallo’s Pumas defeated by Wallabies
Argentina narrowly lost to Australia in their second Rugby Championship match. Saracens prop Juan Figallo started the match in Brisbane, earning his 28th international cap. Wallabies fly-half … [Read more...] about Figallo’s Pumas defeated by Wallabies
Figallo to face Australia
Juan Figallo has kept his place in Argentina’s starting XV for their upcoming Rugby Championship match against Australia. The Pumas have opted for five changes to the side that narrowly lost to New … [Read more...] about Figallo to face Australia
Mixed fortunes for tighthead pair
There were mixed fortunes for Saracens tighthead duo Vincent Koch and Juan Figallo in the opening round of the 2019 Rugby Championship. The former came off the bench, alongside former Sarries Schalk … [Read more...] about Mixed fortunes for tighthead pair
Figallo in Argentina Rugby Championship squad
Juan Figallo has been named in Argentina's 30-man squad to take on New Zealand in their 2019 Rugby Championship opener. The prop is one of five European-based players named by head coach Mario … [Read more...] about Figallo in Argentina Rugby Championship squad