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Argentine players impressed this weekend in the European Challenge Cup Round of 16. There were both Argentine try scorers and strong Argentine performances in general.
Agustín Creevy played a key role for London Irish in their 41-35 come-from-behind victory over Cardiff Blues. The club had a one man disadvantage following a red card early in the second half. Facundo Gigena was a second half replacement for London Irish.
Italy-capped Argentine Juan Ignacio Brex scored this weekend. He did so for Benetton who were 29-16 winners over Agen. Brex was joined by fellow Argentine players Thomas Gallo and Tomás Baravalle in the Benetton starting lineup. Ivan Nemer received game time as a replacement.
Matías Orlando started at outside center for the Newcastle Falcons. The northern English side were 28-24 winners. Their victory was a comeback win over the Ospreys in West Wales.
Gonzalo Bertranou played well for Dragons despite coming on the wrong side of a 39-43 defeat. The Welsh side had been well ahead but the Northampton Saints completed a stunning comeback.
Matías Moroni scored his first try for the Leicester Tigers. The English Premiership side were 48-32 winners over Connacht in Galway, Ireland. Moroni was joined in the starting line-up by Pumas teammate Tomás Lavanini.
The Round of 16 results mean that there will be a healthy contingent of Argentine players involved in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Finals.
