The Australian coach spoke ahead of the match against Japan about his continued leadership of the team once the Rugby World Cup is over.
The Argentina rugby team This Sunday, starting at 8 am, they have a key match against Japan. The stars themselves even called it theirs “third final”. Pumas will seek classification to advance to the World Cup, but Michael Cheikacoach of the team, may face his last game in charge of the team.
The Australian terminated his contract with the Argentine Rugby Union after the World Cup, so if his team fails to reach the next stage it could be the end of his cycle. “Doesn’t enter my head. This is the first time I’ve thought of that. Your fault”said the Australian when asked about this situation at the press conference.
“I don’t think about that, about the team, about the country. Nothing is individual. “I do my part with the team that I love very much, I don’t think about it being my last game.”he added on the subject.
Then, he returned to his main focus and preparation for the final match. “The planning is with a regular week, with the difference that we had two days after the game, so we all started today (Tuesday). We are already looking at the game against Chile, we are clear on the improvements we need to have”Cheika explained.
“We need a clear preparation in our way of playing. Also, in particular, we need to accommodate him to play against Japan. “It’s an important week, but in terms of planning, it’s a normal week and we’re ready to start.”he finished.
Los Pumas need to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup
After the second victory in France World Cup through defeat chilli by 59-5, with which it achieved the bonus point it needed, Argentina continues the race to overtake Japan in the second position in its zone. After a defeat (against England) and a victory (Samoa), they achieved the five points they were looking for against Chile and thus added 9 points to the World Cup like Japan, which they will face on Sunday, October 8 in the last match of Group D. It will be 8 o’clock in our country. Argentina has the points difference in its favor, so a draw is also enough to enter the quarterfinals and play against Wales.
Rugby World Cup group D results and schedule
DATE 1
- England 27-10 Argentina | Group D
- Japan 42-12 Chile | Group D
DATE 2
- Samoa 43-10 Chile | Group D
- England 34-12 Japan | Group D
DATE 3
- Argentina 19-10 Samoa | Group D
- England 71-0 Chile | Group D
DATE 4
- Japan 28-22 Samoa | Group D
- Argentina 59-5 Chile | Group D |
DATE 5
- England – Samoa | Group D | Friday, October 6, at 4 p.m.
- Japan – Argentina | Group D | Sunday, October 8, at 8 am.
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Source: Tycsports
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