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WHEN it comes to tales of the unexpected, Argentine rugby has few peers. It is reflected in the success it has enjoyed despite having to cobble together Pumas teams from the diaspora of Argentine players scattered around the club game in both hemispheres – and Europe in particular – and yet still remain dangerously competitive. It is a reality that extends to this season’s Autumn series opener between England and Argentina at Twickenham today, and it still seems a minor miracle that the Pumas frequently find the in...