Argentina v England: Felipe Contepomi respects England but wants to win in Salta
Friday 7 June 2013 23:21, UK
Image:Felipe Contepomi: Eyeing victory over England in Salta
Argentina star Felipe Contepomi has tasted victory over England once and he is hungry for more as the Pumas prepare to tackle the "fathers of rugby" in Salta on Saturday.
Talented players
Contepomi, still an avid watcher of English rugby, rates England as the best team in Europe and he does not see too many weaknesses in the side he will face.
"English rugby is in one of those moments of a lot of talented players arising, maybe not with vast experience but with a lot of talent," he said.
"It is one of those moments you can see it will pay off and maybe, who knows, in the next World Cup for England. They have 10 Lions, they have rested players and you still see the players here with huge talent.
"Billy Twelvetrees has solidified as a 12, Jonathan Joseph as a 13 is one of those thrilling players for London Irish. Christian Wade is probably the fastest rugby player on earth, David Strettle is a guy with experience and Mike Brown is getting the taste of being first choice for England. Freddie Burns is a young talented player. It is a back line that you have to respect.
"From an English experience it is what you want to see two years before the next World Cup."
