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Los Pumas prepare for upcoming fixtures

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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.~~ 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 and~~ Gallo, Juan Martin González, Juan Cruz ~~Mallía~~ 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.

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