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The final round of the Campeonato Argentino was played on Saturday, confirming the national under 21 provincial champion and the play-offs matches for promotion and relegation. Buenos Aires had already been confirmed as national provincial champions last weekend.
With a 21-20 win over Córdoba Tucumán celebrated as under 21 champions. Salta will have to win a play-off to remain in the top division , facing Santa Fé while the bottom placed San Juan from the Promotional Zone A will face Zone B winners Sur. Both matches will be played on Saturday December 05.
As a result of losing against Sur the Uruguay XV has finished second in Zone B and has missed out on the right to play for promotion. The Uruguayans completed a big win this weekend, defeating Southern Argentine province Chubut.
Round Five Complete Results
Championship Zone
Tucumán 21–25 Cordobesa
Rosario 22–43 Buenos Aires
Salta 28–30 Cuyo
Under 21s
Tucumán 21–20 Cordobesa
Rosario 17–39 Buenos Aires
Salta 20–30 Cuyo
Promotion Zone A
Santiagueña 22–35 Entrerriana
Alto Valle 19–20 Santafesina
Mar del Plata 16-18 Nordeste
Promotional Zone B
Lagos 7–49 Oeste
Sur 35–19 Sanjuanina
Uruguay XV 63–22 Chubut
