BUENOS AIRES – Injured scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou has withdrawn from the squad to face England within the second check in San Juan on Saturday, the Argentine Rugby Union mentioned.
Bertranou, 31, was taken off damage throughout Saturday’s 35-12 defeat by England at La Plata, changed by debutant Simon Benitez Cruz at the beginning of the second half.
The small print and extent of his damage weren’t disclosed.
Coach Felipe Contepomi has known as up Mateo Albanese as his substitute and now has three scrumhalves within the squad for the second check, with Benitez Cruz and Agustin Moyano additionally competing for a spot within the staff.
Argentina have additionally known as up Guido Petti, who can play at lock or flank, and utility again Geronimo Prisciantelli to strengthen their squad for the match, in addition to the conflict towards Uruguay in Salta on July 19.
Petti arrives after competing for Bordeaux-Begles within the France Prime 14 closing towards Toulouse on June 28, whereas the uncapped Prisciantelli is known as up from Zebre in Italy. REUTERS
