UAR Names Officials for Opening Round of Campeonato Argentinto

The UAR has named the officials for the opening round of the Campeonato Argentino. Argentina’s National Provincial Championship will get underway this coming Saturday, October 29.

The 2016 edition of the competition is to be the 72nd in history. With teams divided into three divisions it is both a celebration of rugby and of Argentina’s provincial flavors.

Also included is Uruguay, a joined effort to help elevate the level of South America’s number 2 rugby nation. Uruguay will play at home against San Juan, doing so at the Montevideo CC.

First Division Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday October 29 Buenos Aires vs Salta (Referee: Juan Sylvestre)
Saturday October 29 Córdoba vs Rosario (Referee: Santiago Altobelli)
Saturday October 29 Tucumán vs Cuyo (Referee: Jason Mola)

Second Division Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday October 29 Santa Fé vs Sur (Referee: Pablo de Luca)
Saturday October 29 Enterriana vs Mar del Plata (Referee: Juan Gómez)
Saturday October 29 Nordeste vs Alto Valle (Referee: Alvaro del Barco)

Third Division Round 1 Fixtures
Saturday October 29 Santiago del Estero vs Lagos (Referee: Sebastián Colman)
Saturday October 29 Uruguay vs San Juan (Federico Fioravanti)
Saturday October 29 Oeste vs Chubut (Referee: Pablo Casellas)

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