Frankie Deges

Dec 9, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Frankie Deges

Untimely mistakes creeping in at crucial times during the shortened Cape Town 7s saw Santiago Gómez Cora well beaten by the Springboks at the end of Day One. The team recovered to celebrate with wins against the hard Kenyans and eventually against an All Black 7s that is in a maturing phase to finish fifth, a position they also occupy in the standings.

Dec 1, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Frankie Deges

With much of Los Pumas 7s game plan based on asphyxiating the opposition with their relentless defence, the Flying Fijians got their number and broke them with ease in the semifinal, sending the Argentines to a bronze medal play-off with the All Black 7s. It was back to usual for the team coached by the eternal Santiago Gómez Cora who cut down the New Zealander’s every attacking option to take silverware in Dubai.

Nov 26, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Frankie Deges

It was in tears that Gastón Revol exited a loud Stade de France after the quarterfinal loss against eventual gold winners France in an unforgettable rugby tournament at the Olympic Games. At 37, the veteran of over 100 HSBC SVNS tournaments and record holder, was finally retiring. First capped in 2009, it was expected that after the first Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, he might pass the baton to a younger generation. Never one to back off a challenge, Revol fought to stay in the team.

Nov 23, 2024 | rugbypass.com | Frankie Deges

Los Pumas finished a season of discovery with a closing 14-point loss in a packed Stade de France. This massive stadium has become a cauldron with the fans and the razzamatazz set-up by organizers adding pressure to any visiting team.

Nov 23, 2024 | rugby365.com | Frankie Deges

OPINION: France was extremely efficient and scored from every opportunity they created to close the Nations Series with a 37-23 win in Paris. Two yellow cards were extremely costly for Los Pumas for a second consecutive weekend as France scored from the first and the second was a penalty try. Alas, there is a 14-point difference in the final scoreline. Here is how Los Pumas rated:1.