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Jaguares may have lost, but impressive season will impact Argentina for years to come
By Online Editors
Gonzalo Queseda's downcast Jaguares players were quickly reminded of the impact they'd made in soccer-mad Argentina soon after losing the Super Rugby final.
A resolute performance wasn't enough to stop competition kingpins the Crusaders winning 19-3 in Christchurch.
The scoreline didn't do justice to Queseda's men, who had more ball and created more chances than the All Blacks-laden hosts but lacked the finishing touches.
Queseda could understand the tears in the sheds but wanted his team to realise what they'd achieved in just their fourth season of existence.
"For us it's amazing. This year we put a big commitment to try to represent something," he said.
"A lot of kids have started playing this season. Our country's proud, our clubs were educated. They're proud of the boys and I think that's important for rugby in our country."
The Jaguares handled their hellish travel schedule better than previously and showcased some of the competition' s best players.
Consistently outstanding flanker Pablo Matera was named player of the final and is among a host of the team's hardened Pumas players who look set to have an impact on the Rugby Championship and World Cup.
Queseda believes the Jaguares will be better for their final defeat but for now, is content to soak up the flow of tributes coming their way from opponents and commentators.
"We played some of the best teams in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
"Seeing the way you guys are looking at us is quite a moment. We have a lot of humility but are super-proud," he said.
- AAP
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There is a major story unfolding around Gleeson's bar in Booterstown, South Dublin City last night. Beaudy Barrett, DMac and Cody Taylor were there. DMac was supposed to be on the Guinness 0.0 but lets just say it didn't turn out that way.
Hours later, Dmac out cold, head on the table with a long stallagtite of flem and spittle rising and falling with his breathing. There is a video apparently.
The barman barred a staggering Taylor from any more Guinness but Taylor kept pushing past him, pulled a seat up to the Guinness tap and personally pulled himself pints, claiming it was 'celebrity pint pulls mate'.
One of these celebrity pint pulls made a local paper but it's only a matter of time before the real context comes out. Dmac is out of the team for Friday due to breaking 'internal standards', Sititi starting at 10.
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Should be a cracker hopefully!
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