Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has named the 22-man squad for next Sunday’s Test against Wales in Puerto Madryn.

Argentinian Rugby Union president Alejandro Riesler claims he is “hurt” by the threat of strike action from 59 Pumas players.

Marcelo Loffreda has named Felipe Contepomi as Argentina’s captain for their clash with the British & Irish Lions at the Millennium Stadium on Monday evening.

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.

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.

Argentina, Ireland's opponents on Saturday week, had a convincing 45-9 victory over Italy A at the Maurizio Natali Stadium in Colleferro, southeast of Rome, on Tuesday evening.

England and Wales enjoyed convincing victories in the London Sevens this afternoon.