The Pumas define the series against Scotland in Santiago del Estero with 11 changes

With 11 changes compared to those who made their debut in the crushing defeat that has Scotland he tipped The Cougars last weekend, the technical director Michele Sheika will look to win the series on Saturday from 16:05 on Mother of the cities of Santiago del Estero with the arbitration of the New Zealander Ben O’Keeffe.

The first of the test match scenarios was Jujuy where Argentina won 26 – 18. The second jump and there the selection fell 6 – 29. The one on the Santiago stage will define the series that has been playing with Scotland for three weeks. For the first time, tickets sold out one day in advance.

Just like in Jujuy, the third line Paolo Matera will be the owner instead of Marco Kremerbut this time he will also be the captain, given the absence of Giuliano Montoia. Santiago Grondona Y paolo hois they will go instead of Rodrigo Bruni Y John Martin Gonzalez.

After the first two games as a substitute, the hooker Augustine Creevy it will be from the beginning. The pillars will also enter the first line Thomas rooster Y Slavic joel, which until now has never been the owner. In the second row he holds Guido Petti next to the healed Tommaso Lavaniniwho will replace German Matthias.

Between the three quarters there will be the debut scrum half Lautaro Bazàn Velez instead of Gonzalo Bertranoand will form the middle pair with Santiago Carreraswhile the wings will be Battista Delguy (replaces Juan Imhoff), e Emiliano Boffelli. The designated centers were Mattia Orlando Y Mattia Moroniwhich returns to the titular formation.

Why so many changes?

“The changes we have made are due to the fact that all the players have put a lot of effort and the way to return it is to give the opportunity to those who show their dedication,” Cheika explained during the press conference where it is. The team was announced.

It will not be the only team to change: the manager Scotland Greg Townsend organized eight. It will be the debut of quarterback Ollie Smithof the Glasgow Warriors, starting instead of Rory Hutchinsonwho will not be among the 23 called up, while Zander Fagerson will reach 50 capsules.

Johnny Gray return to the second line with Scott Cummingsreplacing Grant Gilchrist. Another change is Darcy Graham to those who leave their place Rufus McLean. Among the forwards, Rory Sutherland Y Ewan Ashman will play instead of Pierre Schoeman Y Dave Cherry, respectively. On the right wing, Sione Tuipulotu enter within Sam JohnsonY Ali Price will be the scrum half for Ben White.