Argentina XV named a 28-player squad ahead of their upcoming match against the United States on Saturday, August 15, at 20:30 hs, with head coach Álvaro Galindo outlining the team’s high-performance objectives for the semester.
Squad Composition and Domestic Development
The Argentina XV roster relies heavily on athletes developing within domestic structures, specifically through the Súper Rugby Américas competition. According to Álvaro Galindo, four Argentine franchises compete full-time in the regional tournament, supported by domestic standouts and recent graduates from the Pumitas setup who reinforce the squad.
The selected 28-player squad features:
- Forwards: Enzo Avaca (Tala RC – Cordobesa), Juan Pedro Bernasconi (La Plata RC – URBA), Marcos Camerlinckx (Regatas Bella Vista – URBA), Diego Correa (CAE – Entrerriana), Nicolás D’amorim (Hindú – URBA), Agustín De Vertiz (Tala RC – Cordobesa), Rodrigo Fernández Criado (Belgrano Athletic – URBA), Bautista Lescano (CAE – Entrerriana), Facundo Pueyrredón (La Tablada – Cordobesa), Franco Rossetto (CAE – Entrerriana), Thiago Sbrocco (Universitario – Tucumán), Francisco Sluga (Buenos Aires – URBA), Martín Vaca (Jockey Villa María – Cordobesa), Felipe Villagrán (CAE – Entrerriana).
- Backs: Ignacio Dogliani (Jockey Club de Rosario – Rosario), Joaquín Domínguez (Córdoba Athletic – Cordobesa, currently at San José de Paraguay), Tomás Elizalde (Tigres RC – Salta), Bautista Estelles (Atlético del Rosario – URBA), Galo Fernández (Universitario – Cordobesa), Juan Ignacio Greising Revol (La Tablada – Cordobesa), Felipe Ledesma (SIC – URBA), Mateo Pasquini (Tucumán Rugby – Tucumán), Nicolás Revol Pitt (La Tablada – Cordobesa), Faustino Santarelli (Newman – URBA), Agustín Sarelli (Marista RC – Cuyo), Federico Serpa (Los Tordos – Cuyo), Alejo Sugasti (Jockey Club de Rosario – Rosario), Nicolás Viola (Jockey Club de Córdoba – Cordobesa).
Coaching Staff and Competitive Outlook
Head coach Álvaro Galindo will direct the team alongside assistant coaches Galo Álvarez Quiñones and Nicolás Vergallo. According to Álvaro Galindo, the coaching staff structured the calendar to ensure that domestic players maintain rigorous, high-level competition throughout an demanding international window.
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