So Pichot is to take credit for Argentina's success? He led the charge supposedly, while others like the eight forwards in front of him, the Comtepomi's, Hernandez, Corletto etc outside of him were all just bit players.
No question he was an excellent captain and a damned good scrumhalf, but the talent both infront and behind him on the pitch was the reason behind Argentina's success. He didnt create it, he was part of Argentina's golden age of rugby. For years teams feared the Argentinian pack and we always wondered what would happen if they found a few backs to go with them. In the last WC they did and I believe if they really backed themselves they could have won it. As it was they came very very close.
A good article, good to see a player like Pichot get the praise he deserves, and its even better to see him remain involved in Argentinian rugby. However he wasnt unique in his passion, presence, and other words that meant the same as these. Numerous players from the Southern Hemisphere had superior ability and still shared those qualities.
Again, good to remember an icon associated with that team, but lets not over do it.[/b]
