# Argentina Pumas 7s squad rebuilding and preparation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-pumas-7s-squad-rebuilding-and-preparation > Updated: 2026-08-18T12:22:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Argentina’s Pumas 7s rugby team has undergone a significant rebuilding phase following the 2024–25 season. Coach Santiago Gómez Cora reported a major roster overhaul, with seven players departing the squad as individuals sought opportunities in 15-a-side rugby or concluded their goals with the sevens program. Despite this turnover and a reliance on younger, inexperienced talent, the team reached the series final in the 2025–26 World Rugby Sevens Series, narrowly losing the title by a single try. As the team prepares for the upcoming Seven Series season, players are utilizing the South American Games to build match fitness and rhythm. Santiago Álvarez Fourcade noted that the previous season served as a successful period of player renewal, though emphasis remains on improving team cohesion. Additionally, former player Santiago González Iglesias has highlighted the development of fly-half Tomás Albornoz, describing him as a ‘super conductor’ due to his tactical intelligence and role in offensive construction under coach Felipe Contepomi. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Los Pumas rugby players discuss season preparation and player development Argentine rugby players and analysts discuss the Los Pumas 7s preparation for the South American Games and the rising tactical influence of fly-half Tomás Albornoz. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-pumas-rugby-players-discuss-season-preparation-and-player-development ### 2026-07-31: Argentina's Pumas 7s Sevens Team Faces Major Player Turnover Coach Santiago Gómez Cora says Argentina's Pumas 7s are rebuilding after seven players quit post‑2024‑25, with a youthful squad still contesting the World Series final. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentinas-pumas-7s-sevens-team-faces-major-player-turnover --- Cite as: Argentina Pumas 7s squad rebuilding and preparation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-pumas-7s-squad-rebuilding-and-preparation