Italian players from Argentina

[QLD]

I kept hearing how amazing Sergio Parisse is and how he is the worlds best no.8. I thought it was great Italy has produced such a player. I hear the same about Castro, the worlds best tighthead.

Till I find out they both were born and raised in Argentina.

I read somewhere 15% of the Italian squad is from Argentina. What do these Argentinians leave Argentina to play for Italy? Imagine how could Argentina would be with all these players.

 

[Melhor Time]

Lots are...

Castrogiovani, Parisse and Garcia for starters. All will play vs New Zealand today.

The reasons are:

1 - lots of Argentine players in the Super 10 (Italy rugby). Over 60.
2 - Easier than making the Pumas team.
3 -Italian parents (like Parisse) or grandparents.
4 -Italian passports to get more game time at European clubs. Once they have the passports Mallet and co go after them...

 

[feicarsinn]

Don't forget the pull of the 6 nations. Regular competition would have been a big factor for any of those boys.