Force chase Pumas' 'Panther'
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Pumas coach Daniel Hourcade has said the Western Force are chasing his star pupil, Manuel Montero, to join them next year as a replacement for Wallaby Nick Cummins.
Montero, sometimes known as the Panther, has been promoted to the wing for the Puma's upcoming game against the Wallabies and for the young wing it is an exciting time as his childhood hero is former Wallaby Lote Tuqiri.
It is a dilemma for the young wing in deciding on whether to move to Australia or not. It would risk him being out of sight and out of mind of the national coach in a world cup year.
On the flip side, a solid contribution in the toughest competition in the world would do nothing but help his selection chances.
Montero said he was undecided, but leaning towards staying in Argentina.
"I really don't know, it may be a good idea to play in Argentina until the world cup," he said.
"Of course it is tempting but I think my place may be in Argentina until after the World Cup, and then I can think about which is the best option after that."
He was left out of the 23 against the All Blacks last week, but Hourcade believes the Buenos Aires-born wing will be a crucial part of the side's campaign in England next year.
"He is a player that is very good in attack with not a lot of experience internationally, so the idea is to give him some more minutes on the field," Hourcade said of his selection in the starting side this weekend.
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