Pumas v Scots, the return

Now i know we have some Scottrish supporters in the woodwork of this site so...........

http://www.rugby365.com/news/506117.htm

Pumas v Scots, the return

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:31

Scotland will face the their World Cup conquerors, Argentina, twice in mid-year Tests -following confirmation of their tour dates for the trip to South America in June.

Argentina beat Scotland 19-13 in the quarterfinals of last year's World Cup in France.

Now the Scots get a chance to exact revenge.

The first Test between Argentina and Scotland will take place in Rosario on June 7, with the second Test a week later in the capital city of Buenos Aires on June 14.

The Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) had yet to confirm a venue for the first Test.

The second Test will be played at the 49,540 capacity home of soccer club Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires, a regular venue for the Pumas, which has also staged rock concerts.

Frank Hadden Scotland's coach, said last month: "Argentina will be a physically demanding tour.

"We know from our most recent match against them in last October's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal we'll need to be at our very best."

Argentina, after beating the Scots in the quarterfinals, were beaten 37-13 by eventual champions South Africa in the semifinals - before defeating hosts France 34-10 in the third-place play-off, a victory that helped them climb to third in the world rankings - a position they still occupy.

Hadden's men finished fifth in the Six Nations, European leading international tournament, with their lone win a 15-9 success over arch-rivals England at Murrayfield in March.

Although beaten by Italy in Rome on the final day of the competition last month, Scotland's superior points difference meant the Azzurri finished bottom of the standings.

Scotland last toured Argentina in 1994 where they suffered two narrow Test defeats as the Pumas ran out winners by 16-15 and 19-17.