Diego Maradona dances with Argentinian team after beating Tonga
Footballing great Diego Maradona continues to inspire the Argentina rugby team at the World Cup.
Maradona watched the Pumas beat Tonga last week and he has vowed to return if Argentina reach the semifinals.
They play Namibia in their final pool match on Monday morning (NZ time) and will face the winner of the Ireland-France clash in Cardiff, also on Monday, in the quarterfinals next weekend.
Diego Maradona celebrates Argentina's second try during the match against Tonga in Leicester last Sunday.
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"He gave us a speech (after the Tonga game)," Pumas captain Agustin Creevy told British PA, hailing Maradona's support.
"He said the whole of Argentina was dreaming with us, everyone is behind us, supporting us.
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"I could never have imagined he would have been there with us. It was a beautiful surprise for all of us. He said if we reach the semifinals he will be there. He has set us a very high goal."
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