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Pablo Matera reinstated as Argentina rugby captain after governing body backflips on punishment for racist tweets – ABC News
Pablo Matera won’t play against the Wallabies on Saturday, but he is Argentina’s captain again after the country’s rugby union governing body rescinding suspensions…
Two days after banning captain Pablo Matera and two other players for racist social media posts, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) has backflipped on its decision.
Key points:
- Pablo Matera, Guido Petti and Santiago Socino were suspended after old social media posts resurfaced
- None of the players were named to play against the Wallabies on Saturday night
- The UAR said the suspensions were lifted after the players apologised
Flanker Matera was stripped of the captaincy and, along with lock Guido Petti…
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