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Last Updated: Friday, 18 August 2006, 09:46 GMT 10:46 UK
Argentine player row is resolved
Mario Ledesma on the charge against Wales this summer
Prop Ledesma was one of the leaders of the player dispute
The row between the Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) and its international players has been resolved.

Sixty players threatened not to play for the Pumas, saying the UAR did not listen to their views on payments and the standard of facilities.

The UAR has backed down in its plans to hand players individual contracts and agreed to set up a physical fitness programme for internationals.

The players will receive �175 a month plus bonuses for their autumn Tests.

Argentina are set to play England, Italy and France later on this year.

"After several lost months of talks we have finally come to an agreement with the directors of the UAR which satisfies everyone concerned," said a Pumas statement.

The disagreement had threatened to derail Argentina's summer internationals against Wales and New Zealand.

However, the dispute was put on hold as the Pumas fulfilled their fixtures, beating Wales twice and narrowly losing to the All Blacks.



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