Rodrigo Isgró played with a bloodied face and a severely displaced nose during Harlequins’ 33-15 victory over Saracens in the English Premiership, earning high praise from former international players who hailed the Argentine wing’s physical commitment.
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Despite suffering a heavy blow to the face that left him visibly injured and covered in blood during the match, Isgró refused to leave the field.
That toughness caught the attention of the panelists on The Rugby Pod. Former Scotland international Jim Hamilton and former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar analyzed the match and singled out the Mendoza native for his relentless work rate.
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Hamilton didn’t hold back his admiration for the back’s physical display on the pitch, describing him using a definitive label during the podcast episode.
Hamilton stated that Rodrigo Isgró is the Argentine warrior, emphasizing the physical demands of playing on the wing.
Hamilton added that Isgró’s bloodied appearance embodies the raw nature of the sport, noting that when you see him like that, he’s covered in blood with a smashed nose, and that this is the standard for Harlequins.
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The bruising Premiership encounter served as Isgró’s final club action before reporting to international duty. The wing traveled straight from England to join a 33-player training camp assembled by Los Pumas in London.
The Argentine national squad is preparing for the final block of the Nations Championship. Los Pumas open this closing phase of the tournament against Ireland on November 6.
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