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.
Daniel Hourcade Quits as Argentina Head Coach https://t.co/65HsAao3vf #rugbyunited pic.twitter.com/SZwYtTL79m
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“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.