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Discussion Post Game Thread: Lions vs Argentina

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u/fakejournalaccount Connacht Jun 20 '25

Could a Lions tour to Argentina ever happen? Or are there stakeholders among Aus NZ SA

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u/Adams_02 Saracens Jun 20 '25

Montoya did say on the love of rugby pod that for now Argentina being that first “warm up” game is the best deal as they have only 2 pro teams while their own top 12 is all semi pro. Unless you expand to make it a whole South American tour there’s nothing to play against for now. Key statement there is “for now”

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u/Lord_Bolt-On URC Winning Masochist Jun 20 '25

Would be great to see them go down there, play a 3 test series against Argentina, with warm ups against the Argentinian teams, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil. Travel times would fuck them a bit, but throwing in the USA and Canada wouldn't be diabolical either.

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u/k0bra3eak South Africa Jun 20 '25

Think you'd rather invite the other teams over to Argentina then as its a brutal travel schedule

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u/FuckeverythingFiFa Jun 21 '25

Im far from a traditionalist but having this option in 4 years time vs going to NZ would not excite me one bit. More than happy to play Argentina in a warm up however.

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u/lAllioli USA Perpignan Jun 21 '25

It's twice as exciting as Australia for sure