Agustin Creevy faces the press for the first time as Jaguares captain © Getty Images

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Argentina's Super Rugby franchise has been unveiled in Buenos Aires with Raul Perez confirmed as head coach of the Jaguares.

Perez will work alongside a team of three assistant coaches -- Felipe Contepomi, Jose Pellicena and Martin Gaitan -- while the side will be captained by the Pumas' Rugby World Cup skipper Agustin Creevy.

"This is something historic, that there should be a professional Argentine team in a tournament like this where the best rugby in the world is played," said Creevy.

"I have no doubt that with Los Jaguares in Super Rugby, the sport will become even more popular (in Argentina) and ... interest more people and potential players."

Bienvenidos Jaguares © Getty Images

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Next year's Super Rugby competition will expand from 15 teams and the three southern hemisphere powerhouses of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

The Jaguares kick off their first-ever season in southern hemisphere domestic rugby's premier competition against the Cheetahs in South Africa on Feb. 26.

They will then face another away match, against the Sharks, on Mar. 5 before their home debut on Mar. 18 against the Chiefs.

Creevy will lead a side packed full of international experience, with fellow Argentina stars Santiago Cordero, Juan Martin Hernandez and Nicolas Sanchez among those to sign deals with the fledgling franchise.

Jaguares squad: Matias, Alemanno, Gabriel Ascarate, Rodrigo Baez, Emiliano Boffelli, Santiago Cordero, Agustin Creevy, Juan Cruz Guillemain, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Santiago Garcia Botta, Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Ramiro Herrera, Facundo Isa, Martin Landajo, Tomas Lavanini, Tomas Lezana, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Juan Martin Hernandez, Pablo Matera, Manuel Montero, Julian Montoya, Matias Moroni, Ramiro Moyano, Lucas Paz Noguera, Matias Orlando, Javier Ortega Desio, Guido Petti, Nicolas Sanchez, Leonardo Senatore, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Joaquin Tuculet.