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England Tour Argentina June 2009
By RFU Press Office
December 12 2008
England tour to Argentina - June 2009 The Rugby Football Union has received a request from the Union Argentina de Rugby to hold the first test of next June's two game series in England for financial reasons.
 

England Tour  Argentina - June 2009

 

The Rugby Football Union has received a request from the Union Argentina de Rugby to hold the first test of next June's two game series in England for financial reasons.

The RFU are keen to help Argentina and are currently evaluating the stadium options for such a match.

RFU Chief Executive Francis Baron said: "Argentina feel that playing one of their two tests against England in England would generate urgently needed funds to invest in their squads, in particular the Pumas A team due to take part in the Churchill Cup in North America at the same time.

"We are keen to assist Argentina and will take the opportunity of playing the match away from Twickenham to aid rugby development in the regions."

Any change to the tour schedule must be approved by the International Rugby Board.

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England Tour Argentina June 2009
Posted by: Unofficial England Rugby Union (IP Logged)
Date: 12/12/2008 16:57

England Tour Argentina June 2009

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Re: England Tour Argentina June 2009
Posted by: whingebasher (IP Logged)
Date: 12/12/2008 22:04

I wonder if we`ll be able to raise a team.

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Re: England Tour Argentina June 2009
Posted by: Rarua (IP Logged)
Date: 13/12/2008 19:00

Yes, with four or five in the Lions, it will be thin pickings after that.

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