The Los Pumas 23 to face Wales

Cardiff's Principality Stadium once again hosts Los Pumas. A stadium and a city that, in recent memory, evoke the historic 43-20 victory against Ireland in 2015, which secured their place in the World Cup semifinals. But those were different times, and the reason we're here today is the start of a challenging November international window for Los Pumas. This Sunday, November 9th, at 12:10 PM Chilean time (3:10 PM local time), Felipe Contepomi's men will face a revamped Wales side that has just ended an 18-match losing streak and has a new coach at the helm (Steve Tandy).

Three years have passed since Los Pumas last played in Wales. The last time was in 2022, also during the international window, with the Argentine team losing 20-13. The last match between the two teams was in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, in Marseille, for the quarterfinals, with Los Pumas winning 29-17.

The stadium roof will remain closed on Sunday, and a large crowd is expected to cheer in the stands. It will be the first match for both teams in this series of international encounters this autumn. The Pumas' starting lineup is as follows:

1. VIVAS , Mayco (37 caps)

2. MONTOYA , Julián (114 chapters) (Captain)

3. DELGADO , Pedro (6 chapters)

4. PETTI , Guido (95 chapters)

5. KREMER , Marcos (79 chapters)

6. MATERA , Pablo (118 chapters) (Vice-Captain)

7. GONZÁLEZ , Juan Martín (48 chapters)

8. OVIEDO , Joaquín (19 chapters)

9. BENÍTEZ CRUZ , Simón (7 chapters)

10. PRISCIANTELLI , Gerónimo (2 chapters)

11. CARRERAS , Mateo (31 caps)

12. CHOCOBARES , Santiago (33 caps)

13. PICCARDO , Justo (8 chapters)

14. DELGUY , Bautista (37 chapters)

15. CARRERAS , Santiago (61 caps)

Finishers

16. RUIZ , Ignacio (24 chapters)

17. GALLO , Thomas (37 chapters)

18. RAPETTI , Tomás (1 chapter)

19. ALEMANNO , Matías (98 chapters)

20. GRONDONA , Santiago (23 chapters)

21. MOYANO , Agustín (5 chapters)

22. MALLÍA , Juan Cruz (48 caps) (Vice-captain)

23. ISGRÓ , Rodrigo (13 chapters)

Head-to-head record vs Wales

Matches: 25

Wins: 8

Draws: 2

Losses: 15

14/10/2023 Los Pumas 29 vs Wales 17, in Marseille (RWC)

12/11/2022 Wales 20 vs Argentina 13, in Cardiff

17/07/2021 Wales 11 vs Argentina 33, in Cardiff

10/07/2021 Wales 20 vs Argentina 20, in Cardiff

16/06/2018 Argentina 12 vs Wales 30, in Santa Fe

09/06/2018 Argentina 10 vs Wales 23, in San Juan

12/11/2016 Wales 24 vs Argentina 20, in Cardiff

16/11/2013 Wales 40 vs Argentina 6, in Cardiff

10/11/2012 Wales 12 vs Argentina 26, in Cardiff

20/08/2011 Wales 28 vs Argentina 13, in Cardiff

21/11/2009 Wales 33 vs Argentina 16, in Cardiff

18/08/2007 Wales 27 vs Argentina 20, in Cardiff

17/06/2006 Argentina 45 vs Wales 27, in Buenos Aires (Vélez)

11/06/2006 Argentina 27 vs Wales 25, in Puerto Madryn

19/06/2004 Argentina 20 vs Wales 35, in Buenos Aires (Vélez)

12/06/2004 Argentina 50 vs Wales 44, in Tucumán

10/11/2001 Wales 16 vs Argentina 30, in Cardiff

01/10/1999 Wales 23 vs Argentina 18, in Cardiff (RWC)

12/06/1999 Argentina 16 vs Wales 23, in Buenos Aires (Ferro)

05/06/1999 Argentina 26 vs Wales 36, Buenos Aires (Ferro)

21/11/1998 Wales 43 vs Argentina 30, in Llanelli

09/10/1991 Wales 16 vs Argentina 7, in Cardiff (RWC)

16/10/1976 Wales 20 vs Argentina 19, in Cardiff

28/09/1968 Argentina 9 vs Wales XV 9, in Buenos Aires (GEBA)

14/09/1968 Argentina 9 vs Wales XV 5, in Buenos Aires (GEBA)