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Versatile Argentina back Juan Cruz Mallia has been ruled out of the remainder of the Nations Championship with a knee sprain, the Argentine Rugby Federation (UAR) announced on Monday.
The 30-year-old left shortly after the 60-minute mark during Argentina’s defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Friday.
Uncapped 27-year-old Tobias Wade has been called up to replace him in coach Felipe Contepomi’s squad.
Mallia, who plays for French club Toulouse and can feature in several positions across the backline, had only returned to action in September after spending nearly a year recovering from a serious injury to the same knee.
Contepomi has also brought in hookers Bautista Bernasconi and Facundo Bosch following a head injury sustained by experienced forward Julian Montoya during the match in Dublin.
Meanwhile, number eight Facundo Isa has rejoined the squad after being allowed to turn out for his club, Pau, last weekend.
Argentina will face Italy in Genoa on Saturday before travelling to France for their next fixture a week later. They will then play a final standings match at Twickenham between November 27 and 29.
