Bello and Rubiolo shine in Argentina win

Sunday 21 July 2024 Written by: Tom Grisedale

Newcastle Falcons’ Eduardo Bello and Pedro Rubiolo both started for Argentina in their emphatic 79-5 victory over Uruguay on Saturday.

Bello on his 24th cap for his country was replaced at half-time, with Los Pumas cruising comfortably with a 44-0 lead in Maldonado.

Club-mate Rubiolo, earning his 12th international cap, played for the entire game, his first full 80-minute performance since dislocating his shoulder in our away victory over Perpignan in January.  

Los Pumas now move into their Rugby Championship campaign, facing New Zealand away (Aug 10 and 17), Australia at home (Aug 31 and Sep 7), South Africa at home (Sep 21) and South Africa away (Sep 28).

Argentina’s autumn tour sees them facing trips to Italy (Nov 9), Ireland (Nov 15) and France (Nov 22).