Juan Imhoff: “We are focused on Puma DNA”

Passed the first of the three test matches in view of Scotland, it was a 26-18 win for Argentina, but within the Argentine rugby team, the search goes beyond that result and those to come. The next stops will be at jump Y Santiago del Esteroagainst the same rival, and although victories will be welcome, the north is another in this case of The Cougars.

Here’s how the wing put it John Imhoffentered against Scotland in Jujuy and considered some aspects that have more to do with the formation of the group that the Australian now leads Michele Sheikathan with the concrete results of the first matches of the year.

“It is a very rich squad, with many qualities. It is a great experience to be back in Argentina to play in so many places like Jujuy or Salta next week,” said Imhoff, who could be among the starters next Saturday at Martearena salteño. . Beyond the successful start, the wing pointed to another research the campus is experiencing.

“More than anything else it is a focus on us and not so much on the analysis of the matches, which is a bit more complicated, because we are focused on the Puma DNA. unique anxiety and excitement to play Argentina with our people again, “he noted.

“One thing should not be out of focus, beyond the fact that surely in Salta and Santiago we will play at full stadiums as in Jujuy, that is, that we are starting a path with a new staff, there is a renewal, and we have to focus on the details so that the road to the World Cup is positive “, he expressed.

After entering Mattia Orlando in the Tacita de Plata, he consummated his return to Los Pumas after a period without calls. “This shirt is unique. To be able to play in your own country with this shirt … I think many from all over the world would like to be Argentines”, the player of Stroke 92from France.

But Imhoff did not return alone: ​​another return was that of Augustine Creevy, from London Irish. “Agustín is a great friend and a great player. It is always a pleasure to have such people with such high levels and experience in the squad,” he celebrated.

For Imhoff the “Cougar DNA” evokes, as well as far beyond the way viewers can imagine. “The pumas we are all. We talk about it with the kids: it’s not just us (the players), but all the kids playing rugby in Argentina. Not only those who step on the pitch, the referees, the fans, the referees, but also mothers and fathers. This is why we are so proud to represent the country again, in our country, physically in the same way “.

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