Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade resigns after shock series loss to Wales

Sport360 staff 17:08 19/06/2018
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  • Daniel Hourcade has called time on his Argentina coaching career

    Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has announced his shock resignation following successive defeats to Wales.

    Hourcade said he was stepping down after the Pumas’ 30-12 loss in Santa Fe on Saturday which extended their dismal recent record to two wins in 17 games.

    Overall Hourcade has a record of just 15 wins from 53 matches (28.3%) in charge since November 2013 but four of those matches came at the 2015 Rugby World Cup where the Pumas reached the semi-finals after a shock 43-20 victory over Ireland in the quarter-finals in Cardiff.

    “The players aren’t responding,” Hourcade said after the game. “The responsibility is mine. The cycle is complete.”

    The 60-year-old’s last game in charge will be against Scotland this weekend, who have problems themselves after a one-point defeat to the United States.

    The Pumas 2-0 defeat to Wales handed the tourists their first series victory in Argentina since 1999.

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