Challenge Cup: A Sunday full of Argentine tries closed the round of 16

On par with the Champions Cup, the round of 16 of the Challenge Cupthe second most important continental competition for European clubs. And, again, there is an important Argentine participation.

This Saturday, the French derby between Montpellier and Perpignan, which ended with a 53-13 win for Montpellier, found several Los Pumas players on the field. Justo Piccardo, scorer of a try, and Domingo Miotti were entered into the premises, while Ignacio Ruiz and Joaquín Oviedo They were in the Catalan team.

Meanwhile, Thomas Gallo also supported Benetton, which also had Bautista Bernasconi and Ignacio Mendy in 38-35 over Cardiff. The action continued with Simon Benitez Cruz in Newcastle against La Rochelle Joel Sclaviwith victory for the visit 26-18. Additionally, Ulster eliminated Ospreys with a tight 28-24.

Already on Sunday, the activity for the Argentines found Juan Martin Scelzo at Stade Francais against Dragons Rodrigo Martinez in a true great game: the Welsh won it at the end by 36-31 and are still on their way.

Later, at the close, Zebre’s Argentines were instrumental in beating Pau 31-15. Bautista Stavile he scored a double and also Juan Pitinari he showed up with a try. Besides, Gonzalo Garcia was in the driving while Thomas Domínguez and Martín Roger Farías They entered from the bank.

The start of the key was on Friday, without albiceleste participation, when the Irish Connacht became strong at home and left the South African Sharks on the road by winning 29-12.