This week we complete our chat with Chilean-based rugby journalist and photographer, MatΓas Matus Acebo, who helped us preview their decisive RWC win over the United States. Three weeks on, βMattβ tells us the impact the surprise victory has had on the ground in Chile, the opportunities stemming from it and the challenges which lie ahead.
We also check in with his preparations for the imminent World Rugby 7s Challenger series event in Santiago, get his perspective on the trajectory of Latin American rugby and close out with a vivid description of the famed URBA amateur club competition in Buenos Aires province that has produced so many Pumas over the years and where our βporteΓ±oβ heralds from.
Key Segments:
[4:00] The local impact of Chileβs surprise qualification for RWC 2023
[19:15] The upcoming World Rugby 7s Challenger Series event in Santiago
[22:45] The bigger picture of Latin American rugby at the moment
[36:45] URBA: the famed Buenos Aires club competition, Puma nursery and which Matt grew up following
Β
Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod
Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast
Connect with us on LinkedIn: βOutside Centre: Rugbyβs new territoriesβ
Email:
[email protected]