Rugby-Argentina coach Contepomi urges continued improvement


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Argentina v France - Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - July 13, 2024 Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi before the match REUTERS/Matias Baglietto/File Photo

(Reuters) - Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has already guided the side to a best ever season in the Rugby Championship no matter what happens in Saturday’s title decider against South Africa in Nelspruit but is still seeking improvement from his side.

The thrilling 29-28 victory over the world champion Springboks in Santiago del Estero leaves Argentina with a chance at claiming a first southern hemisphere title, but they will need to earn five points this coming weekend and deny their hosts any to lift the trophy.

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