Rugby-Dangerous Argentina ready to build on Rugby Championship progress


Rugby Union - British & Irish Lions v Argentina - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - June 20, 2025 Argentina's Gonzalo Garcia in action REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Argentina have grown more competitive in the Rugby Championship in recent years, and with key players back, they're set to open this year's campaign at home against New Zealand on Saturday with renewed confidence.

Argentina won six matches in their first 10 seasons competing in the southern hemisphere championship, but have claimed as many victories again in the last three years alone.

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