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Matías Alemanno scores in big Gloucester win over Benetton

Matías Alemanno touched down for Gloucester against Benetton. The Argentine second-rower’s try was part of a 54-25 victory for the English Premiership side against the United Rugby Championship team from north-eastern Italy.

Alemanno was up against three countrymen. His Pumas teammate Thomas Gallo featured at loose head Prop for Benetton while the uncapped Joaquín Riera played center. Recent test debutant, Iván Nemer was a replacement. He made his test debut in November but for Italy.

Additional matches on Friday saw Zebre facing Toulon and Lyon up against the Dragons in Wales. Involved in the first of thes two matches was Eduardo Bello. The Argentine tight head featured in the second half in what was a 28-14 defeat.

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