Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe expects some of the lesser lights of world rugby to follow Argentina’s lead and establish themselves as forces to be reckoned with over the next few years.

A SECOND World Cup victory for Argentina was inevitable, and securing a bonus point by scoring four tries was an immensely satisfying return from a most difficult night at the Stade Gerland in Lyon last night.

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Argentina will go into their World Cup Pool D clash with Georgia in Lyon having risen to fourth in the latest International Rugby Board world rankings – their highest position.

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Leinster will be glad to hear that their Heineken Cup opponents Bourgoin have allowed Augusto Petrilli to join up with Argentina as one of just five overseas based players to make the flight to Buenos Aires for Saturday's international against South Africa.

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Ireland have accused Argentina of gouging while the Pumas have accused the Irish of unsporting behaviour after the sides' gripping Test match at Lansdowne Road.

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IRELAND'S victory over South Africa and Argentina's win over France provides the perfect backdrop to Saturday's showdown at Lansdowne Road.

Argentina have named an unchanged side to face Ireland following their 24-14 win over Six Nations champions France in Marseille.

The Argentine Rugby Union have announced a 25-man squad for their European tour next month.

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