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Thursday, 09 November 2006 |
Rugby chief Dr Syd Millar calls for Argentina to be in Tri-Nations
International rugby chief Dr Syd Millar has issued the call for Argentina to be admitted to the Tri-Nations.
The Argentinean Pumas, who face England this Saturday, have beaten France in their last four meetings but are not part of a top-flight international tournament.
"Initially, I would see Argentina becoming part of the southern hemisphere competition," Syd Millar said and added:"The tournament will need refreshing and that would do an enormous amount."
The chairman of the International Rugby Board went on to say: "We are constantly looking at how we can fit them (Argentina) in and I think the fit has to be in the southern hemisphere at this point in time.
"We have tried to do it before. I think the attitude amongst the southern hemisphere countries has changed.
"I think they will be considering Argentina. Next time they do the television deal they will consider very carefully bringing these people in."
However, Chris Moller, chief executive officer of the New Zealand rugby union, doesn't agree and says he does not think the plan is practical.
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