Argentine Rugby Franchises Announce Squads for 2026 Super Rugby Americas Season
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Teh four Argentine franchises participating in the super Rugby Americas – Dogos XV, Pampas, Tarucas, and Capibaras XV – have officially revealed their squads for the 2026 season, signaling a new era for Argentine rugby. the teams’ rosters feature a blend of seasoned Pumas players and emerging talent from the Pumas 7s program, promising a competitive and dynamic season ahead.
Building Towards the Future of Argentine Rugby
The announcement represents a meaningful step in the development of rugby within Argentina,providing a crucial pathway for players to gain experience and compete at a high level. According to a team official, the focus for 2026 is on “integrating youth with experienced leadership to create a cohesive and competitive unit.” The influx of players with both 15s and 7s backgrounds is expected to bring versatility and adaptability to each franchise.
Pampas: A Detailed Look at the Roster
The pampas squad boasts a strong forward pack,including players like Jeremamy Annand,Ramiro Bernasconi,and Ignacio Bottarazini.The backs are equally impressive, featuring Nahuel Clausen, Santiago Cororo, and Juan Cruz Corso. A complete list of Pampas players is as follows:
Forwards: Jeremamy Annand, Ramiro Bernasconi, Ignacio bottarazini, Augusto Caban, Karano Wall, Nicolás Cambal, Marcos Cambalinckx, Fabriz Cebron, Rodrigo Fernandez Criado, Ezeel. Juan Cruz Rachel, Tiziano Rocha, Faustino Santarelli, Francisco Sluga, Jercelo Toledo, Valentin Vicente Vicente Vidal and Nahuel Zuni.
Backs: Nahuel Clausen, Santiago Cororo, Juan Cruz Corso, Ignacio Diaz, Baptist Farga, agustino Farga, Santilo Ghisofi, Alfonso Latorre, Alexonso Lavayén, Felipe Ledesma, Ramiro Margery, Santiago Pernas, Santiao Pernas.
Dogos XV: Power and experience
Dogos XV’s roster is characterized by a blend of power and experience, with Nicolás Revol Pitt and Ezequiel Bustos leading the forwards. The backs are equally impressive, featuring taro Crocic Dicapua.
Tarucas’ forward pack is anchored by Joaquín Aguilar and Luciano Astedo, with Ignacio Ignatius and Pedro Coll Coll leading the backs.
Tarucas:
Forwards: joaquín Aguilar, Luciano Astedo, Jose Calderoni, Facundo Cardozo, Dámas Dande, Benjaméra, Benjamin Garías, Benjamin Garrido, Raúl Guraiib, Facundo Garcia, ignacio Lazarte, Franco Marine, Francisco Mérigro, Francisco Mukéno, Mariano mukéno, Francisco Mukén, Poliche, Matthew slanderghi, Agustín Sarelli, Thiago Sbredco and John Manuel Vivas
Backs: Ignacio Ignatius, Pedro Coll Coll, Tomás Elizarde, Baptist, Estophan, Mateo Estophan, Stefano Ferro, Máximo Ledesma, Mateo Macome, Nicolás Macome, Mattiary Orlando, Mates Pasquin, Pablo Pfister, Simón Phister, Simlao Pregot, Mattislao Pregot.
The complete squad lists demonstrate the depth of talent emerging within Argentine rugby. As one analyst noted, “These rosters represent a significant investment in the future of the sport in Argentina, and the Super Rugby Americas will provide a crucial platform for these players to develop and compete.” The 2026 season promises to be a thrilling showcase of Argentine rugby prowess.
