More on Argentinian injuries
Brisbane
June 15, 2000

Argentina lost 3 key players in the opening game of their Australian tour. After beating Queensland 35-29 in Brisbane, coach Marcelo Loffreda then lost back row Lucas Ostiglia for the rest of the season, and winger Ignacio Corleto and Saracens prop Roberto Grau are out for this Saturday's test match against the Wallabies.

Ostiglia broke his left cruciate ligaments and will fly this weekend to Argentina for immediate surgery. Doctor Mario Larrain said that he will probably ready to play again after 5 months. So he will lose the rest of the season. Loffreda confirmed that he will not be calling for replacement.

Utility back Ignacio Corleto suffered a musle strain in his right leg. Dr. Larrain said he is not available for this Saturday. Roberto Grau is in the same situation who has a serious pain in his ribs.

At the same time, Dr. Larrain announced that Brive centre Lisandro Arbizu and Bristol scrum half Agustin Pichot will play on Saturday.

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