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Argentina to join Six Nations Churchill Cup 2008
By Kath
April 7 2008
ARGENTINA will complete a six-nation Barclays Churchill Cup 2008 line-up in North America this summer. England Saxons kick off the Barclays Churchill Cup on Saturday June 7th at the Twin Elm Stadium, Ottawa Canada. England Saxons v USA (2pm) local time.
 

Pumas on prowl in Barclays Churchill Cup

 

CHURCHILL CUP LOGO 2008

 

A Pumas XV will join Canada, USA, England Saxons, Ireland A and Scotland A at the tournament between June 7 and 21.

 

 

Argentina will play Scotland A at Richardson Stadium, Kingston on Wednesday June 11, Canada at Fletcher’s Field Toronto on Saturday June 14 before heading to Chicago’s Toyota Park for the finals on June 21.

 

 

The South Americans last appeared in the Barclays Churchill Cup in 2005 and new senior coach Santiago Phelan believes the tournament has a vital role in the development of Argentina, who finished third in Rugby World Cup 2007, as a global force.

 

Phelan said: "It is very important for us to be part of this tournament. It give us the opportunity to see many young players on their first steps in senior international rugby. This tournament gives experience to the players and helps us to increase our base of internationals.

“Unlike in other years, the players that will take part in the Barclays Churchill Cup will be part of the same training program for the June test window as the Pumas.”

Argentinas Agustin Pichot (centre) leads the celebrations, after the final whistle.

Argentinas Agustin Pichot (centre) leads the celebrations, after the final whistle. - IRB Rugby World Cup - Bronze Final - France v Argentina - Parc des Princes

 

 

 

Barclays Churchill Cup Tournament Director Terry Burwell added: “Argentina showed during the Rugby World Cup that they are rightly ranked third in the world.  “Having them participate in the Barclays Churchill Cup will add to the high quality of the tournament and provide rugby fans in North America with truly international live rugby in four venues across two countries.”

 

 

 

Tickets to the Barclays Churchill Cup are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.ca (Toronto, Ottawa and Kingston) and www.ticketmaster.com/bccrugby (Chicago) .

 

 

 

Barclays Churchill Cup Schedule

 

 

Saturday June 7

Twin Elm Stadium, Ottawa

England Saxons v USA (2pm)

Canada v Scotland A (4.30pm)

Wednesday June 11

Richardson Stadium, Kingston

Argentina  XV v Scotland A (4.30pm)

Ireland A v USA (7pm)

Saturday June 14

Fletcher's Field, Markham, Toronto

England Saxons v Ireland A (2pm)

Canada v Argentina XV (4.30pm)

Saturday June 21

Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Chicago

Barclays Churchill Cup finals - Cup, Plate, Bowl (11.30am/2pm/4.30pm)

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