Boks chiefs Hoskins wants Pumas to join Tri-Nations

SOUTH AFRICAN Rugby Union president and Sanzar chairperson Oregan Hoskins wants Argentina to join a expanded Tri-Nations tournament by 2012.

“The sooner we can get Argentina in the Tri-Nations the better,” Hoskins has said. “I’m meeting with them in Buenos Aires on January 16. Rugby in Argentina needs a professional arm.

“The International Rugby Board is very eager to see Argentina playing in the Tri-Nations.