The Pumas had a highly disappointing debut eleven days ago against Englandwho did not even need to reach the try to win, and this Friday they rehabilitated themselves with a hard-fought and nervous victory against Samoa. Now it remains to do calculations to know what is needed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the France Rugby World Cup.
After the triumphant confrontation against Samoa which marked the second presence in the world, The Pumas They will continue their path in the contest with two other commitments that will define their fate in this event, first before an a priori accessible Chili and then faced with a more complicated Japan. The truth is that they must fight to dream of one of the two tickets that the Group D for the quarterfinals.
The path of the selected one will continue in Nantes next Saturday, September 30 with the duel against Chili at the Stade de la Beaujoire (from 10, Argentina). And in that same venue they will close their participation in the group stage against Japan on Sunday, October 8 (starting at 8).
At the moment, England is at the top of the Group with its 9 points after two victories, while behind they are Samoa (5), Japan (5), Los Pumas (4) and Chile (0).
It should be noted that both the Samoans added a bonus point in their victory against Chili, while the Japanese also did the same against the South Americans. In turn, the first two from each zone will advance to the playoff phase and the third will ensure classification for the next world Cupwhich will be developed in Australia in 2027.
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The first of Group D will face the second of C, which currently has Welsh as leader, followed by Fiji, Australia, Georgia and Portugal. Whoever is located in the second position of the zone of The Pumas He will go against the leader of that group, which today would be the Welsh.
Beyond the clashes that those of Michael Cheika until the closing of the tournament, they should also be attentive this Saturday to what happens between England and Chile in Lille.
It will also be especially important Japan-Samoa next Thursday, September 28. On the last date, in a duel that will be held on October 7, England will clash with Samoa in another game that could define the fate of the Argentines.
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It should be noted that the quarterfinal matches will be between Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15. While the semi-final dates are scheduled for Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, both at the Stade de France. The final will be played in that same venue on Saturday the 28th.
The next matches of Los Pumas
vs. Chile: Saturday, October 30 at the Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes)
vs. Japan: Sunday, October 8 at the Stade de la Beaujoire (Nantes)
Source: Ambito
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