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Felipe Contepomi
Athlete
Felipe Contepomi is a former Argentine rugby union player and current coach.
Notable Quotes
""Amateur rugby here in Argentina is booming.""View Story →
""The good thing is that rugby started in Argentina among the middle class and upper middle class, but now it's played in every social class.""View Story →
""Excellence, consistency and resilience.""View Story →
Related Stories
How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina
Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.
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