22 Oct 2013

Phelan resigns as Pumas coach

12:45 pm on 22 October 2013

Santiago Phelan has resigned as Argentina rugby coach ahead of the Pumas' European tour.

Phelan, whose contract had been due to end in December, brought forward his decision to leave after his team finished bottom of the Rugby Championship for the second year in succession with six defeats.

The Pumas will play tests against England, Wales and Italy next month.