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Wales arrives in Argentina for historic rugby tour ahead of South Africa clash

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Wales arrives in Argentina for historic rugby tour ahead of South Africa clash
Summary

Wales has arrived in Argentina for a unique visit featuring a single Nations Championship match in San Juan. This marks the first time Wales has traveled 7,000 miles for just one game in the country, following an eight-year absence from South America. The two countries have a storied rugby history, with their first encounter dating back to 1968. Previous tours have included dramatic events, including a 1999 series marked by violence and the first northern hemisphere team to win a series in Argentina. Following the match in Argentina, Wales will proceed to face South Africa in Durban.

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  • •Wales tours Argentina for a single Nations Championship match in San Juan.
  • •The visit is part of a 58-year rugby history between the two nations.
  • •Wales has not toured South America in eight years.
  • •The previous encounters included notable incidents and results.
  • •Wales will also travel to South Africa after the Argentina match.
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BBC Sport Wales charts the colourful 58-year rugby history of Argentina hosting Wales.

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BBC Sport Wales charts the colourful 58-year rugby history of Argentina hosting Wales.

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