The Argentine rugby, Los Pumas play two of the three meetings that he is entitled as the local Rugby Championship (formerly Three Nations) in the city’s only stadium in La Plata, after an agreement in principle to reached between the governor Daniel Scioli and Greg Peters, CEO of Sanz, the body that brings together unions from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
At the meeting, Scioli Peters agreed with organizational details and shave just sign the contract, something that can happen this week, said sources close to the governor.
Single Stage the city of La Plata would thus be the scene of the encounter to be played in August and September 2012, but which teams need to define a face there.
“The invitation to Argentina to join the Championship is a turning point for the southern hemisphere rugby and meaningful to the world of rugby in general,” said Greg Peters.
“Regular participation of Argentina in a higher level is long deserved and we are excited about their inclusion in this tournament. Playing in the championship will have important benefits for Argentine rugby and bring a whole new energy to the crown jewel of Sanz “he said.
For her part, Agustin Pichot, who also attended the meeting, said that “after many years of hard work of many generations of players, on and off the court, the Argentine rugby tournament will be part of the most difficult and most prestigious Southern Hemisphere. “
Presentation
The Union Argentina de Rugby and SANZAR, the body that brings together federations of South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, today held the official launch of the participation of the Pumas Rugby Championship in 2012.
The presentation will be at 11.30 at the Alvear Palace Hotel, Buenos Aires, and will be attended by the President of the UAR, Luis Castillo, Manuel Galindo, chairman of the Subcommittee on High Performance Rugby, Mike Eagle, president of the Sanz, and Greg Peters, CEO of the same entity.
Fixture
The following is the program of Rugby Championship 2012:
- 18 / 8: Australia – New Zealand (ANZ Stadium, Sydney), South Africa – Argentina (scene to be confirmed).
- 25 / 8: New Zealand – Australia (Eden Park, Auckland), Argentina – South Africa (Venue TBC).
- 8 / 9: Australia – South Africa (Paterson, Perth), New Zealand – Argentina (Westpac Stadium, Wellington).
- 15 / 9: Australia – Argentina (Gold Coast), New Zealand – South Africa (Dunedin).
- 29 / 9: South Africa – Australia, Argentina – New Zealand (venues to be confirmed).
- 6 / 10: South Africa – New Zealand, Argentina – Australia (venues to be confirmed).
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