Alemanno Reaches 100 Test Caps for Argentina
By Grant FeeleyMatías Alemanno, the veteran lock, is poised to earn his 100th test cap for Argentina this Saturday, July 4, when Los Pumas face Scotland in Córdoba. His achievement marks him as only the fifth player to reach the centurion milestone for Argentina, a significant career highlight for “El Cordobés.”
Alemanno, now 34, reaches this landmark in his twelfth year representing the national side as reported by Americas Rugby News. This places him in an exclusive club of Argentine rugby legends.
A Century in Blue and White
His career has seen him play a crucial role for Los Pumas, including significant involvement in the 2015 Rugby World Cup where Argentina reached the Semi-Finals a detail noted by Americas Rugby News. This consistency has been a hallmark of his long tenure.
The centurion club Alemanno joins includes four other distinguished Pumas, all of whom played alongside him at various points in their careers as Americas Rugby News highlighted. Agustín Creevy was the first to achieve the feat, earning his 100th cap while captaining the team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Nicolás Sánchez followed, reaching his century cap at the 2023 Rugby World Cup against Chile in Nantes, a match Alemanno was also part of a point identified by Americas Rugby News. Pablo Matera then became the third centurion, achieving his 100th cap at home against France in Buenos Aires in 2024.
Most recently, Julián Montoya joined this elite group against Australia in Santa Fé during the 2024 Rugby Championship information provided by Americas Rugby News. Alemanno’s addition further solidifies the depth of experience within the Pumas over the last decade.
Professional Career and Milestones
Looking ahead, Alemanno is set to move to Vannes for the 2026-2028 season, signaling his continued involvement in top-tier professional rugby beyond his centurion year. Despite his consistent presence, Americas Rugby News points out that he had been “stuck in the 90s” for much of the 2023-2027 Rugby World Cup cycle, underscoring the patience required to reach this landmark.
A distinct point in his achievement is that Alemanno is the first centurion to hail from Córdoba, a proud rugby region in Argentina a fact specifically pointed out by Americas Rugby News. This adds another layer of significance to his individual accomplishment within the Pumas’ storied history.