Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi (L) talks to former captain Agustin Pichot outside their hotel in Wellington September 26, 2011. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina will bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the government said on Monday after President Mauricio Macri held a meeting with new World Rugby vice-chairman and former Pumas captain Agustin Pichot.
Argentina, a growing power in the game who have reached the World Cup semi-finals at two of the last three tournaments, will make an official bid in October when organisers visit the South American country.
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