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Mario Ledesma

Date of birth: 17/05/1973

Position: Hooker

Caps: 59

Test Debut: Starter v Uruguay, 1996 - Argentina won 54-20 in Hamilton, Canada

Test Points: 15

Current Club/Playing history: Clermont Auvergne

Strengths: Hugely experienced; brilliant scrummager; powerful runner

Weaknesses: Creaking limbs; handling

Likely headline(s): 'Super Mario saves the Pumas'

Did you know?: Ledesma's brother, Pedro, recently signed for Stade Français - he is 12 years younger than Mario.