Pumas are last of the romantics, says Rives

FORMER France captain and flanker Jean-Pierre Rives has described Argentina as “the last of the romantics” and is delighted at the Pumas’ success so far at the Rugby World Cup.

Argentina can top Pool D if they beat an under-performing Ireland on Sunday — and then Marcelo Loffreda’s men have every chance of reaching a semi-final.

Rives almost saw his own country’s dreams derailed when Argentina defeated Les Bleus on the opening night of the tournament, but he says he has a special place in his heart for Los Pumas.