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Three Pumas have been named in the Barbarians roster for upcoming international duty. The Barbarians are to play three November Internationals, doing so against Fiji, Brazil, and Wales. The matches will be played on November 16, 20, and 30 in London, São Paulo, and Cardiff.
The three Pumas included are centers Santiago González Iglesias, and Bautista Ezcurra, and tight head prop Enrique Pieretto. All three are Jaguares though none were regular players in 2020. Of them Pieretto went to RWC 2019 where he was a replacement against the USA in Kumagaya.
The Barbarians roster also contains Canadian captain Tyler Ardron. He was one of a number of players to have featured at RWC 2019. He played in all three of Canada’s matches, doing so at N8.
FORWARDS
Tendai Mtawarira, Rory Best, Enrique Pieretto, Luke Jones, Matt Philip, Pete Samu, Marco van Staden, Josh Strauss, Andrew Makalio, Campese Ma’afu, Hencus van Wyk, Tyler Ardron, Angus Cottrel.
BACKS
Makazole Mapimpi, Mathieu Bastareaud, Lukhanyo Am, Jano Vermaak, David Havili, Morne Steyn, Santiago González Iglesias, Curwin Bosch, Billy Meakes, Andrew Esterhuizen, Bautista Ezcurra, Joe Powell, Dylan Leyds
