The British team will travel to South America for a tour which will also measure them three times against Argentina. In the case of the duel against Chile, on June 25, the Europeans will play with their projection team.
What were the negotiations and the rumors, today was confirmed. Chile will play on June 25, at the Santa Laura stadium, a friendly match against the powerful team of Scotland. All in the middle of a South American tour that the British band will have between June and July this year. The Cóndores see it as the perfect opportunity to prepare for the duel against the United States for a place in the World Cup.
A news that was confirmed by the same British association, where it was explained that the team that will be measured against the Condors will be “Scotland A”, a combination with projection readers battling to earn a place in Scotland’s honor squad.
This was announced by Gregor Townsend, head coach of the Cardo team. “Scotland A will play the first match of our summer tour, against Chile, which will be a new challenge against a rising rugby nation, who are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup. We will look to use a combination of young people and experience to start the tour on a positive note. “, he commented in the press release confirming the details of the meeting.
The last time this projected side played a game was eight years ago when in February 2014 they faced England. On that occasion, they finished with a tie at 16.
But for Chile, it remains a dream duel. Not just because it will be their first time meeting Scotland, but because in over 60 years the national side have never faced a team that contests the Six Nations.
In this edition of the tournament which brings together the best European teams, the Cardo team finished fourth, winning the Calcutta Cup by beating England.
On the national side, Pablo Lemoine, head coach of the Cóndores, made it clear what this duel meant for them. “It’s very important because it allows us to play against a team of a very good sporting level, physically of a very good size, which puts us on the same level as our match against the United States, which allows us to prepare physically and volume sports. It is also an important step for Chilean rugby to receive a level 1 team, from 6 nations, with all the history of Scotland and the possibilities it offers us for development to show that Chile is progressing. “, he added.
It should be remembered that the qualification key that Cóndores will have against the United States will begin to be played out on July 9th , when the Chileans receive the North Americans for the first leg. This meeting will also take place at the Santa Laura stadium.
This is why the game against Scotland A, the June 25 at 4:00 p.m. in Chile is the perfect opportunity to prepare for what is to date the most important game in national rugby history.
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