Scotland v Argentina: Live TV details, ticket info, team news and kick off time
Scotland will face another of world rugby’s strongest sides when they take on Argentina this weekend.
Scotland endured an agonising defeat on Saturday as a brave performance against the mighty New Zealand went without reward in front of a passionate Murrayfield crowd.
Gregor Townsend’s men produced a display full of grit, determination and energy as they pushed the All-Blacks all of the way during a fascinating 80 minutes of high class rugby. However, Scotland’s 120-year wait for a win over one of the most iconic teams in world sport was extended as Damien McKenzie’s late try and two penalties helped the visitors claim a 17-25 victory.
For Scotland, all of their focus with go on channeling the disappointment of defeat into returning to winning ways when they face Argentina in their next Quilter Nations Series clash this weekend. The Pumas are viewed as one of the toughest challenges in world rugby and will head into the game on the back of a dominant display in their 52-28 win over Wales.
Nobody will need to warn Townsend and the Scotland squad of how tough this game will be as their visitors have also racked up wins against the likes of Australia and New Zealand in recent months. With just days to go until another eagerly anticipated clash, we take a look at everything you need to know about Scotland v Argentina.
Where and when does Scotland v Argentina take place?
Scotland will hope to return to winning ways when they take on the Pumas at Murrayfield. The clash with a side ranked sixth in the world will take place on Sunday, November 16 and kick-off has been scheduled for 3.10pm.
Are tickets still available for Scotland v Argentina?
According to the Scottish Rugby website, all standard tickets have sold out and there is now only limited availability on hospitality packages. Further information on Sunday’s game and the home clash with Tonga on Sunday week can be found here.
Is Scotland v Argentina being broadcast live on television?
Yes, TNT Sports have live coverage of the game and will be broadcasting from Murrayfield from 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon.
What is the latest team news ahead of Scotland v Argentina?
Townsend gave an injury update in the aftermath of the defeat against the All Blacks as he revealed mixed expectations on the possible availability of some key members of his squad.
He said: “Finn (Russell) told me he's fine, he's not seen a doctor yet. I think everybody was good. Rory (Sutherland) came back on for his HIA, so he was fine. There were a couple of cramps. I think Will Hurd, who had to go back to Leicester, is doing better now. We had said Alex Masibaka wasn't going to be considered last week.
“Zander (Fagerson) is probably going to return to full training next week. Maybe 50-50 for Argentina, but we hope he'll be able to come back. "It was such a physical game. You see guys walking off blood. That's the highest level of test rugby, the physicality. You ask for players, and they delivered that today."
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