Argentina is a middle category team in rugby world. They appeared in the quarter final of 1999 world cup. The good news for the Argentine fans is that Argentina is improving day by day and they are becoming stronger. In the 2003 rugby world cup, their performance was really praiseworthy. They won two pool stage matches and lost to Ireland by just 1 point. So, it is clear that Argentina is going to be the next power in the rugby world.
Rugby world cup 2007 will be held in France. Argentina will play in Pool D of the rugby world cup 2007. In the pool, they have to face France, Georgia, Namibia and Ireland. So, France and Ireland will the strongest opponents of Argentina in the pool. France should qualify for the quarter final easily from Pool D. So, Ireland and Argentina will be fighting for the second place in the pool. If Argentina can qualify then they may face New Zealand in the quarter final. Here, I am giving the full pool stage schedule of Argentina below:
Pool D
| Date | Competing Teams | Venue | Referee |
| 7-9-2007 | Argentina vs France | Saint-Denis | Tony Spreadbury (England) |
| 11-9-2007 | Argentina vs Georgia | Lyon | Nigel Owens (Wales) |
| 22-9-2007 | Argentina vs Namibia | Marseille | Stuart Dickinson (Australia) |
| 30-9-2007 | Argentina vs Ireland | Paris | Paul Honiss (New Zealand) |
The advantage of Argentine squad in the coming Rugby world cup 2007 is their experience of playing in major European leagues. Half of the members of the squad play for different French clubs. So, they will have better chance to adjust with the environment in France.
If you are interested to know about Argentina squad in Rugby world cup 2007 then click here.
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