Tuesday 4 October 2016 20:03, UK
Argentina back-row Juan Manuel Leguizamon is delighted to be facing Australia at Twickenham on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 3, and wants a yearly visit to the stadium.
The 33-year-old veteran is part of the Pumas' squad for the Rugby Championship tie against the Wallabies this weekend, with the side hoping for a second victory after beating South Africa last month.
Former London Irish forward Leguizamon is relishing a return to the English capital and believes the venue of the clash shows just how far his nation have come in his 11-year Test career.
"To be honest I would never have imagined we would be where we are when I started playing for the Pumas," said Leguizamon, who made his Argentina debut in 2005.
"It's amazing, the job that our union did, bringing the Jaguares team into Super Rugby, putting the Pumas in the Rugby Championship.
"I would never have imagined it. We're very happy to have these opportunities."
The competition's first match staged in the northern hemisphere represents a bold move by tournament bosses SANZAR, but one that has generally excited coaches and players.
Australia boss Michael Cheika admitted his side would not have been eager to trade a home fixture for a trip to Twickenham, but Argentina are pleased to raise the profile of their game further in England, according to Leguizamon.
"We are really happy to be here, we love London and England and it's amazing to be playing at Twickenham again," said Leguizamon.
"We are enjoying it and all very happy to be here. It's a great opportunity to take, and it's all about enjoying this week.
"I would love to have this more regularly, definitely. I love London, having played for London Irish for three years.
"If we could do this once a year it would be amazing. I think it's great for the sport, initiatives like this. Obviously it's amazing to play in Argentina, but it's brilliant for us too to be a part of a move like this.
"It's unbelievable for us how far we've come in the last decade, but at the same time this is where we are and we need to take these chances.
"We are improving and we are doing better but we need to keep moving forward, keep improving. We are looking for better results and to make steps forward."
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