2001 Argentina rugby union tour of New Zealand and Great Britain

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The 2001 Argentina rugby union tour of Europe were two a series of matches played by the Argentina national rugby union team. The first tour (four match) was held in June, the second (two match) in November.

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Matches

Scores and results list Argentina's points tally first.

In New Zealand

OpponentForAgainstDateVenueStatus
Counties Manukau 702617 June 2001 Pukekohe Tour match
Thames Valley 261219 June 2001 Paeroa Tour match
New Zealand 196723 June 2001 Christchurch Test match
New Zealand Māori 244326 June 2001 Rotorua Tour match

In Great Britain

OpponentForAgainstDateVenueStatus
Wales A 30146 November 2001 Sardis Road, Pontypridd Tour match
Wales 301610 November 2001 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Test match
Scotland A 354014 November 2001 Philiphaugh Stadium, Selkirk Tour match
Scotland 251618 November 2001 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Test match

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