A Latin flame will burn bright when Italy welcome Argentina to Stadio Friuli in Udine on Saturday evening.
Gonzalo Quesada has named his Italy team to face Argentina on Saturday at 17:40 (GMT) at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine in the first round of the Autumn Nations Series 2024.
Felipe Contepomi has chosen three Italy-based players for their Autumn Nations Series opener on Saturday 9 November against the Azzurri.
When Italy welcome Argentina to Udine this Saturday, the familiarity between the two sides will be palpable.
Tomás Albornoz has had to be patient, but the 27-year-old is set to reap the benefits of keeping his head down, listening, and learning.
The question of just how far Italy have come under new head coach Gonzalo Quesada will be answered this November.
Felipe Contepomi’s appointment as head coach of Argentina in 2023 marked a new chapter in a fascinating career.