The Pumas and the historic Rugby World Cup trend they want to reverse

In the history of the World Cup, Argentina have never been able to beat England and now they have a great chance to do so.

friday 16 hours. Stade de France. Third place match Rugby World Cup 2023. The Pumas will be dealt with England with two goals: to get the bronze medal like in 2007 and win for the first time against The rose in a World Cup. So far, four matches (all in the group stage) and four losses.

The first crossing is at South Africa 1995. At that time, Argentina’s national team lost at King Park Stadium in Durban, 24 to 18. English kicker Andrew made the difference by adding all his team’s points (six penalties and two drops).

The second is in New Zealand 2011. In a near collision, the Europeans won by a score of 13-9. A young man Ben Youngs -starter tomorrow- scored a try and the legendary Jonny Wilkinson He helped with a conversion and a penalty.

Closer to the time, At Japan 2019, England – ultimately a finalist – won emphatic 39 to 10. And more present, of course, is the memory of a few weeks ago, when The Pumas had a debut to forget.

One thing is certain: at the Stade de France it will not be easy. Beyond the aforementioned historical and current trends, this cannot be ignored It is the largest complex in Europe. Champion in 2003. Three-time runner-up (1991, 2007 and 2019).

In this context, the starting fifteen proposed by coach Michael Cheika is: Thomas cockJulian Montoya (c), Francis Gomez Kodela; Guido PettyPeter Rubiolo; Juan Martin GonzálezFrames CreamerFacundo Is a; Thomas CubelliSantiago Careers; Matthew CareersJerome From the originLucio CintiEmiliano Boffelli; Juan Cruz Mallya.

The history between Los Pumas and England

• They played 26 games
• Argentina won 5 times
• England won 20 times
• They tied on 1 occasion