The Argentine rugby seven team, The Pumas 7’salready has a date and rivals defined for its premiere in the new season of the World Sevens Circuitwhich will begin this weekend in dubai. The team led by Santiago Gómez Cora will open the competition on Saturday against Fiji at 6:10, and then will clash against France and South Africa. lThe group stage is completed on Saturday, while the final stages will be played on Sunday.
The national debut in dubai It is programmed against the oceanic ones. Later, Los Pumas 7’s will face the second game against France at 9:38, and the last match of the first stage will be against South Africastarting at 1:34 p.m. These matches can be seen live through the Disney+ Plan Premium platform.
On Sunday the definition will take place for those who advance to the phase, with the Gold semifinals scheduled for 7:06 and 7:28, and the final at 1:11 p.m. The performance in this initial round will determine the crosses and aspirations of Los Pumas 7’s to remain among the best teams on the circuit.
The history of the Argentine national team in the Dubai Sevens shows continuous growth in recent years. In the 2024 edition, The Pumas 7’s won the bronze medalafter beating New Zealand in the third place match. The 2023 campaign closed with the runner-up and the silver medal, while in 2022 the team took sixth place. Furthermore, in 2021, the competition was held in two consecutive stages and the national team obtained two bronze medals, consolidating its presence on the podium.
Between 2021 and 2024, Los Pumas 7’s have achieved five podiums at the Dubai Sevensa notable figure in international rugby. Only in 2022 did they not achieve a medal. This background reinforces the expectation about the team of Gomez Cora and their opportunity to start the season by adding key points for the world ranking.
- Argentina-Fiji: Saturday, November 29, 6:10 (Argentine time).
- Argentina-France: Saturday, November 29, 9:38 (Argentine time).
- Argentina-South Africa: Saturday, November 29, 1:34 p.m. (Argentine time).
- ALVAREZ, Santiago
- ARRIETA, Martiniano (debut)
- BATAC, Juan Patricio (debut)
- BAZÁN VÉLEZ, Lautaro
- DUBUC, Sebastian (debut)
- GONZÁLEZ, Luciano
- GRAZIANO, Matteo
- MALDONADO, Valentín (debut)
- MARE, Santiago
- MONETA, Marcos
- MORALES, Eliseo (debut)
- PELLANDINI, Joaquín
- VERA FELD, Santiago
- ZANGARA, Santino
The participation of The Pumas 7’s in Dubai will be broadcast live on Disney+ Premium Plan.
