Jaguares Flair Not Enough Against Highlanders

Was fortunate enough to see the new Argentine Super Rugby franchise play in Buenos Aires as they played host to the Highlanders from New Zealand. It was a very very very cold night at Velez Sarsfield stadium as it probably was around the 5 degree mark. The stadium has no roofs so the wind swirling around was not pleasant. The weather in Buenos Aires is very much like the weather conditions in Australia. I know now because I have been to Argentina during a wonderful summer and now in the cold of winter. I suggest you bring a coat, scarf, beanie and gloves. It gets very sharp here!

The Jaguares played with some flair and did show a lot of promise during the game, which doesn't surprise me as many players played in England and France. The team is effectively the Argentine national side but this can only mean that the national team and the super rugby franchise can improve and further cement rugby union into Argentina and gain a foothold into the Americas. However, the Highlanders were just too strong showing the usual New Zealander pedigree running out to 34 to 8 winners against the hosts.

The food was just usual hamburgers and hot-dogs or panchos as they call them. Burger was 50 pesos and panchos were 20 pesos. Cool drink was 50. So I spent about 18 dollars on a burger, hot-dog and two drinks. But due to it being so cold the food went from piping hot to cold in 5 minutes tops. So be mindful of that! Transport is not bad as there is a rail station a few blocks away and goes to Once station. which is for suburban trains servicing the west of Buenos Aires city centre area.

All in all a great night out and a fantastic way to experience rugby Argentine style!