The Chilean rugby team will face Scotland as a prelude to facing the USA for a place in the planetary event. From the team commanded by Pablo Lemoine, they assure that it will be an excellent opportunity to see their level, but that the mind is fixed on what will be the decisive duel against the Americans.
Chile are delighted to reach the Rugby World Cup in France next year. The Cóndores continue to train in the north of the country and the big opportunity to prepare for the playoffs will be Scotland, on June 25 in Santiago. Two weeks later, qualifying match for the global event against the United States.
With a roster of 32 players, national team manager Pablo Lemoine is looking to secure a squad so they can reach the stage that will decide who can go to Europe next year. In this sense, from the squad commanded by Lemoine, they wanted to anticipate what this duel will be and their preparation for the vital key against the United States.
“It’s a huge challenge for a world-class team to come. It is something historic. Both for the players and for the public, it is very pleasant to receive a high-level rival. It will help us a lot to measure ourselves against real rivals on the field and to be well prepared for the challenges we have with the United States. Los Cóndores member Francisco Urroz said in statements on DNA radio.
Specifically about his rival, Urroz himself underlined the high level of the British and the relevance of preparing the duel with them for the playoffs with the USA.
“It is a world-class rival. They are used to playing with the powers of the world. It will be very tough, it will take us a step or two higher than what we are used to in order to meet the challenges we have with the United States, a rival closer to us. This will help us a lot in preparing for this instance. Our analysis and our energy are focused on the United States. We did everything in this spirit “, he added.
Meanwhile, another member of Los Cóndores also spoke about the upcoming game against Scotland, stressing the historic nature of the duel and the relevance of facing one of the most important teams in the world, despite the fact that they come with a projection team and not with the stellar combo.
“It’s a dream game for any rugby player. Especially for those in South America, we have little chance of doing so. A unique opportunity is offered to us and we want to take advantage of it and play 100%. It’s a historical game said Matías Dittus.
To this, the rugby player explained that the preparation at the height of Calama will be decisive and fundamental for the key against the North Americans, especially since the return match will be played in Denver. Place of characteristics similar to the city of northern Chile.
“These are solid workouts. The physical part made itself felt. The truth is that you run a little and you feel more drowned. We feel the height, but it has served us well. We are now ready to go play in the United States in Denver. The mind is turned towards the United States. This is the team that will take us to the World Cup. This is the team to beat. The USA has been studied, from head to toe “said the player.
The duel against Scotland is scheduled for June 25 from 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Laura stadium. The company in charge of the sale already has tickets available for the duel against Scotland and the first leg against the United States, which will also be played at the Independencia site.
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