Rugby-Injury-hit Argentina name Carreras at flyhalf for All Blacks test


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Premiership - Gloucester Rugby v Bristol Bears - Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Gloucester's Santiago Carreras celebrates after scoring their second try Action Images/John Sibley

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Santiago Carreras will play his first test at flyhalf against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday as Argentina coach Mario Ledesma wrestles with a lengthy injury list.

Nicolas Sanchez started at flyhalf in the 39-0 loss to New Zealand on the Gold Coast last week but limped off with an ankle injury with winger Emiliano Boffelli taking over as makeshift playmaker.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Capuozzo back for Italy against Ireland but Brex misses out
Rugby-Highlanders' Garden-Bachop died of natural causes, says coroner
Rugby-Six Nations start gives Italy boost but they seek to temper expectations
Rugby-England to persist with lateral thinking as Pollock and Earl spread their wings
Rugby-Ford shines as England overwhelm dismal Wales
Rugby-Townsend defends Scotland players following 18-15 loss in Italy
Rugby-France call up nine uncapped players with Ntamack still out for Wales clash
Rugby-Wallabies boss Schmidt will not 'swap sides' to take on All Blacks role
Rugby-Feyi-Waboso to miss England's Six Nations opener as Roebuck steps in
Rugby-France's Jalibert seizes chance to shine in Ntamack's absence

Others Also Read