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Pumas' Pablo Matera a doubt for rest of World Cup
By Ian Cameron
The further participation of Pablo Matera in the Rugby World Cup hangs in the balance as the flanker faces uncertainty following a suspected hamstring injury sustained during their match against Japan in Nantes.
Matera was forced to leave the field just 23 minutes into the crucial Pool D encounter against the Brave Blossoms, casting doubt on his further participation in the tournament, should Los Pumas advance.
The Argentine team is locked in a fierce battle with Japan for the coveted second-place spot in Pool D, a position that secures a spot in the quarterfinals. The loss of their influential forward could deal a severe blow to Argentina's aspirations.
Matera, who has been a key figure for the Pumas, will undergo a medical assessment to determine the extent of his injury and the feasibility of his return.
Matera returned to the sideline shortly after where he was picked up by the match day cameras.
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Not comparable as neither country has professional leagues of their own or winning percentages anywhere near what the All Blacks have.
The problem is it dilutes the competition at home, so the quality of the rugby falls. The flow on effect of this NZ will cease to produces the players it does because less people are interested, playing, or even watching.
Go to commentsNZ usually scores as many or more tries than their opposition even when losing. Ireland has actually overachieved in recent years up until the last world cup but their challenge now is to maintain that momentum. The likes of England, Australia & even Wales have had their moments in the past but where are they now? Does Ireland have the talent to replace players they lose? NZ & SA always have players to develop as history shows.
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