Felipe Contepomi is the new head coach of Los Pumas

The Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) reports that Felipe Contepomi will be the new head coach of Los Pumas, deepening the process begun with Michael Cheika in 2022. Once his contract ended, Michael Cheika held meetings with the Argentine Rugby Union, and then From the UAR it was decided that Felipe Contepomi continue with the project started in March 2022.

After having finished his time with Los Pumas, Michael Cheika was very grateful and optimistic about the future of the national team: “I want to thank all the Argentines for these wonderful years together, as well as the UAR, the staff and the players for having trusted me for this challenge. Having been the head coach of Los Pumas fills me with pride, and it is one of the experiences that I enjoyed the most in my career as a coach. Although I was born in Australia, a big part of me will be Argentina. I am convinced that Felipe and his staff are going to lead the team in the best way.”

In turn, Felipe Contepomi highlighted: “I had the honor of having accompanied Michael Cheika in the consolidation of a sports project, which challenges and excites us as part of a great Argentine team, and for that reason I am grateful for the extraordinary opportunity he has given me. the UAR to continue working towards the desired goal of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.”

For his part, Gabriel Travaglini, President of the UAR, dedicated a few words to the outgoing coach and gave a warm welcome to Felipe Contepomi: “Personally, and on behalf of the entire Argentine Rugby Union, I want to thank Michael Cheika for this path we travel together. His professionalism, passion and dedication to Argentine rugby is something we will remember forever. Today we are convinced that Felipe (Contepomi) is the right person for this new path towards Australia 2027. Welcome Felipe, we wish you the best and we will accompany you in this great challenge that is being the coach of Los Pumas” -