Contepomi goes down with the flu

Argentina goalkicker Felipe Contepomi has gone down with a bout of flu, just four days before his side’s World Cup quarter-final against Scotland in Paris.

The Leinster back was unable to train today after being struck by the virus, Pumas team doctor Mario Larrain revealed.

Contepomi will not train tonight either, but Argentina are hopeful he will be fit for Sunday’s showdown with the Scots at the Stade de France.

The 30-year-old fly-half, who has been playing at centre in the World Cup, has scored 53 points so far this tournament.