Connacht's Santiago Cordero scored a try in Argentina's win over Italy last weekend but is surplus to requirements for the Pumas visit to the Aviva Stadium on Friday night
Felipe Contepomi says it was a tactical decision to leave out Connacht's back three star Santiago Cordero from his matchday squad to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium .
"Yes, there are a few changes but that's because these guys compete really hard with each other throughout the week and we always try to field the best 23 that we think out of this group of 32 can represent us the best," added Contepomi, speaking in Dublin this morning after announcing his squad. The Pumas have beaten South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the Rugby Championship this year and are full of confidence as they attempt to beat Ireland for the first time in Dublin.
"I'll give you a very simple example. We beat South Africa in Santiago but it came up to the last minute where Libbock missed a penalty. What if he would have got that penalty? Would have that changed our way of evaluating ourselves?
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