Rugby World Cup 2023: Argentina flanker Pablo Matera ruled out of tournament
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Argentina's Pablo Matera, who limped off against Japan, now plays his club rugby for Honda Heat
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales v Argentina |
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Venue: Stade de Marseille, Marseille Date: Saturday 14 October Kick-off: 16:00 BST |
Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website & app; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app. |
Argentina flanker Pablo Matera is out of the World Cup after tearing his hamstring.
Matera suffered the injury during the 39-27 win against Japan and had already been ruled out of the quarter-final match against Wales in Marseille this Saturday.
Lucas Paulos has replaced Matera in the Pumas squad.
Matera, 30, is one of Argentina's most influential players and was appearing in his third World Cup.