1965 Argentina rugby union tour of Rhodesia and South Africa
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The 1965 Argentina rugby union tour of South Africa and Rhodesia was a series of 16 matches played by the Argentina national team in May and June 1965 in Rhodesia and South Africa.
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Manager | Emilio Jutard | ||||
Coach(es) | Alberto Camardón | ||||
Tour captain(s) | Aitor Otaño | ||||
Top point scorer(s) | Eduardo Poggi (95) | ||||
Top try scorer(s) | Aitor Otaño Luis Loyola (7 each) | ||||
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Junior Springboks |
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That tour was meaningful and relevant for Argentine rugby as it saw the birth of the team's nickname (Pumas), which has identified the national team since, following the victory over the Junior Springboks at Ellis Park. That win was considered historic not only for the Argentine national team but for the sport in the country.[1][2]