Italy v Argentina - Match Preview
November 15, 2002
The Pumas kick off their European tour on Saturday taking on Italy at the Stadio Flaminio in Rome. For Argentina, it will be their first outing since their disappointing display in Buenos Aires when they went down to the Wallabies earlier this month. Italy enter the clash fresh from having qualified for next year's global showpiece but they may find the step up in class a little hard to adjust to. The Pumas will be hoping that fly-half Felipe Contepomi will have his right boots on this time after a woeful display against the Wallabies. Italian flanker Mauro Bergamasco misses the clash with a shoulder injury. "I'm really disappointed because I've been in great form for my club who are doing really well," said th Trevisio man. "It will be a great occasion and was a great opportunity for me to regain the number seven jersey. After Saturday's Test against the Pumas, Italy host world champions Australia in Genoa on November 23.
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Referee: A. Cole (Aus) |
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