Pichot forced to play away from home

YOU sense, from talking to Augustin Pichot, Argentina’s long-haired pocket rocket, that he would like to be back home rather than playing for Bristol in the Zurich Premiership in England.

Of course, he would not say that. The Argentinean scrumhalf is earning good money and enjoying a good lifestyle. Not what he would expect at home at present as the economy continues to go into free fall.

Argentina’s team to take on Ireland at Lansdowne Road tomorrow, include 13 players currently playing their rugby overseas.