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A late change to the player roster has seen Ramiro Moyano called up to replace Santiago Cordero for Los Jaguares’ tour to New Zealand.
Moyano is replacing Santiago Cordero who was involved in a car accident on Saturday evening, following Los Jaguares’ home match against the Stormers in Buenos Aires. The accident saw Cordero left with bumps and bruises but no serious injury.
Against the Stormers Cordero featured as a replacement and afterward was involved in a family event. While returning home Cordero’s car flipped with him losing control at the wheel.
The Jaguares outside back was analyzed for injuries which were quickly cleared, enabling him to return home. The player, nonetheless, is to miss Los Jaguares’ flight to New Zealand this evening but is expected to join up with the team for the third and fourth tour matches which are to be against the Crusaders in Christchurch and the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
His replacement, Ramiro Moyano, has been preparing for a call-up, playing for the Argentina XV in the Americas Rugby Championship and training with Los Pumas 7’s. His was named in the 7’s roster for upcoming international competitions in Asia.
Additional players covering Cordero’s positions of wing and fullback include Emiliano Boffelli, Manuel Montero, Matías Moroni and Matías Orlando. Of them only Moyano is a specialist fullback. Both Lucas González Amorosino and Joaquín Tuculet are due to fly in for the Crusaders match.
