# Los Pumas prepare for upcoming fixtures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-los-pumas-rugby-updates > Updated: 2026-08-20T15:00:22.000Z. Sources: 75. Developments: 13. Building on the May jersey launch and the July home test against Wales, Argentina’s Los Pumas have confirmed details for the August–September Nations Championship round. A 34-player squad, including ten uncapped athletes, was named by head coach Felipe Contepomi. Debutant prop Francisco Moreno will become Puma No. 909, while uncapped forwards Leonel Oviedo, Juan Penoucos and Juan Martín Scelzo sit on the bench. Captain Pablo Matera will lead a backline featuring fly-half Santiago Carreras and full-back Gerónimo Prisciantelli. The first test on 8 August pits the Pumas against four-time world champions South Africa at José Amalfitani Stadium in Vélez. The match marks the 40th anniversary of Los Pumas playing at the venue, where they hold a record of 15 wins, one draw, and 24 losses. South Africa, coached by Rassie Erasmus, arrives following an unbeaten Nations Championship. The Springboks will field a mixed side including captain Siya Kolisi, veterans Eben Etzebeth and Lood de Jager, and the returning Tomás Lavanini. A win could lift Argentina to sixth in the World Rugby rankings. Following the South Africa fixture, Los Pumas are adjusting their roster for the Visa Galicia Cup against Australia. The matches are scheduled for 29 August in Jujuy and 5 September in Mendoza. Coach Contepomi has announced several changes, including the return of second-rower Franco Molina, who replaces Franco Carrera. However, the squad faces significant absences: captain Julián Montoya, Santiago Chocobares, Bautista Delguy, and Marcos Kremer will not participate, while players including Thomas Gallo, Juan Martin González, Juan Cruz Mallía, and Pedro Rubiolo remain sidelined by injury. Additionally, Pablo Matera and Mayco Vivas are expected to join the camp later due to personal reasons, with Agustín Sarelli and Martín Vaca serving as temporary replacements. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Los Pumas to hold open training session in Jujuy Argentina's Los Pumas will hold a free open training session in Jujuy this Saturday ahead of their August 29 test match against Australia. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-to-hold-open-training-session-in-jujuy ### 2026-08-18: Los Pumas adjust roster for upcoming series against Wallabies Argentina's Los Pumas are updating their roster for upcoming home test matches against Australia in Jujuy and Mendoza, featuring the return of Franco Molina amid several injury absences. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-adjust-roster-for-upcoming-series-against-wallabies ### 2026-08-05: Argentina faces South Africa in Buenos Aires rugby test Argentina hosts South Africa in Buenos Aires on 8 Aug, debuting prop Francisco Moreno and fielding a revamped side under Felipe Contepomi; South Africa arrive unbeaten under Rassie Erasmus. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-los-pumas-target-world-rugby-ranking-boost-in-clash-with-south-africa ### 2026-07-27: Argentina's Los Pumas to Host South Africa and Australia Los Pumas will face South Africa in Vélez on Aug 8 and Australia in Jujuy (Aug 29) and Mendoza (Sep 5) as part of the Nations Championship, with a 34‑player squad and the Visa Galicia Cup at stake. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-los-pumas-to-host-south-africa-and-australia ### 2026-07-23: Los Pumas lose to England, prepare for upcoming fixtures Los Pumas fell 31‑24 to England in Santiago del Estero, sparking criticism over discipline, and now face a packed schedule of home games and a European tour in November. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-lose-to-england-prepare-for-upcoming-fixtures ### 2026-07-20: England beats Argentina 31-24 in Nations Championship rugby match England beat Argentina 31-24 in the Nations Championship, while an ideal XV selection highlighted five Springboks and top players from New Zealand, Scotland, England, France and Japan. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/england-beats-argentina-31-24-in-nations-championship-rugby-match ### 2026-07-17: England defeats Argentina 31-24 in Nations Championship amid seven yellow cards England beat Argentina 31‑24 in Santiago del Estero, Nations Championship; seven yellow cards saw both teams down to 13, and a late Argentine try was disallowed after TMO review; Argentina wore a 1986 World Cup 47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-los-pumas-to-face-england-in-nations-championship-match-in-santiago-del-estero ### 2026-07-13: Los Pumas train in Santiago del Estero ahead of England clash Los Pumas began preparations in Santiago del Estero, training and holding a series of rugby clinics ahead of their Saturday test against England at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-train-in-santiago-del-estero-ahead-of-england-clash ### 2026-07-08: Los Pumas announce ticket sales for August Rugby Championship matches in Argentina Los Pumas released ticket sales for three home Rugby Championship games in August‑September 2024, with matches in Buenos Aires, Jujuy and Mendoza and prices ranging from 15,000 to 350,000 pesos. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-announce-ticket-sales-for-august-rugby-championship-matches-in-argentina ### 2026-07-08: Los Pumas gear up for Wales in San Juan with lineup tweaks and fan events Los Pumas will face Wales in San Juan on July 11 after a week of community events and a revamped lineup, with coach Contepomi seeking more intensity and a victory. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-gear-up-for-wales-test-in-san-juan ### 2026-07-06: Los Pumas prepare in San Juan ahead of Wales clash in Nations Championship Los Pumas will spend July 8‑11 in San Juan training, holding clinics and seminars before facing Wales on July 11 at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario in the 2026 Nations Championship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-prepare-in-san-juan-ahead-of-wales-clash-in-nations-championship ### 2026-06-08: Los Pumas face Wales in San Juan, sparking local rugby boost Los Pumas will play Wales on July 11 at San Juan’s Bicentennial Stadium, with tickets sold via clubs to fund local rugby projects; officials highlighted community benefits and the Nations Championship 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-face-wales-in-san-juan-sparking-local-rugby-boost ### 2026-05-25: Argentina's Los Pumas unveil new Sun of May jerseys Argentina's rugby union unveiled new Los Pumas jerseys on May 25, featuring a Sun of May motif with 32 rays, made by Le Coq Sportif for the 2026 season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-los-pumas-unveil-new-sun-of-may-jerseys --- Cite as: Los Pumas prepare for upcoming fixtures. 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