The Spanish rugby team will play against the United States on Saturday. La Vila International Cup final in Villajoyosa (20.00), one prestige victory strengthening the new era that started with The arrival of Argentinian coach Pablo Bouza to the sports management of the team.
Having defeated Canada (42-20) in the semi-final, the Spanish team now aims to confirm its progress against its fully progressed opponent, who defeated Brazil (3-48) in the other semi-final.
“Lions” like their rivals in full transformation With the aim of creating a competitive bloc that offers guarantees of qualification for the next big goal: the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
This match will be Miguel Velasco’s last match in SpainBecause Bouza preferred to stay in the background to analyze and gather information about the team throughout the tournament.
After this match, the Argentinian coach will switch positions with Velasco, who will continue his duty as coach in the technical staff of the Spanish team.
Spain face this match Four news about the duel against Canada. Vicente del Hoyo and Matheo Triki will return with the national team, while Joaquín Gali and Nicolás Fernández will have the opportunity to play with the first team for the first time. Mario Pichardie will play his first match as captain.
United States ranked 18th in World Rugby rankingsThe team, one ahead of Los Leones, has the same goal as Spain, although its ambitions go beyond Australia as it will be the organizer of the next World Cup in 2033. The coaching staff is full of prestigious veterans such as former All. Black Alama Ieremia, Elvis Seveali’i or former England international Nick Easter.
Before the match between the two teams, the third and fourth place matches will be played between Canada and Brazil at El Pantano field (16.00).