Former All Blacks Starโ Kirwan Hails argentina’s Rugby Prowess
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – Former All Blacks player โฃJustinโ Kirwan has repeatedly lauded the Argentine national rugby team, Losโข Pumas, recognizing themโ as โconsistently among the world’s elite despite recent structural โฃchanges to their โdomestic league. Kirwan’s praise comes as the team continues toโค demonstrate a high level of play and a distinctive attacking style โฃon the international stage.
The acclaimโข underscores a significant shift โขinโ the landscape of international rugby. With Argentina no longer โคparticipating in Super Rugby and its players dispersed โคacross clubs in France and other nations, maintaining a competitive edge presented a challenge. Yet, Kirwan asserts Los Pumas have not only persevered but thrived, solidifying their position as a top-tier team.โค This isโ notably notableโ as preparations โคbegin for future competitions,including the Rugby Championshipโ 2025 and beyond.
Kirwan specifically highlighted the team’s enduring identity and the โcaliber of its players, stating, “I โthink they are stillโข among โขthe four bestโฃ rugby โteams in the world.They must be doing somethingโข unbelievable there.โข Their attack is one of the โคbest in the world.” Heโ initially voiced similar sentiments following the conclusion of the 2025 Rugby Championship, describing the team as “really good” and “aโฃ very proud team” with “some โฃofโข their attacking playsโฆabsolutely incredible.”
The โformer โAll black emphasized that Los Pumas โฃhave evolved beyond being merely a challenging opponent, now competing on โคequal โfooting with any international side. kirwan attributes their success to โa combination โof character, strategic clarity, and โa uniquely potent attack that has become a hallmark of โคtheir gameplay. The continued recognition fromโ a respected figure in the rugby world like kirwan furtherโ elevates โขLosโค Pumas’ standing within the sport.
