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How ‘student of coaching’ Contepomi took unexpected path

As former Leinster star Felipe Contepomi arrives back in Dublin to lead his Argentina team against Ireland in the Nations Championship on Friday night, BBC Sport NI looks at the coaching career of the man nicknamed 'Dr Phil'.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:14 AM
How ‘student of coaching’ Contepomi took unexpected path
Key Things to Know
  • Felipe Contepomi returns to Dublin as Argentina head coach to face Ireland in the Nations Championship.
  • Former Pumas and Leinster coach Michael Cheika praised Contepomi for successfully adapting his elite playing talent into coaching.
  • Contepomi reportedly ruled himself out of replacing Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach after the 2027 World Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi returns to Dublin to face Ireland in the Nations Championship at Aviva Stadium on Friday. Former coaches Michael Cheika and Joe Schmidt, alongside former teammate Luke Fitzgerald, praised Contepomi's transition from an elite fly-half and qualified doctor to a highly effective international head coach.

Contepomi took over the Pumas following the 2023 World Cup, earning notable victories over New Zealand, South Africa, and the British and Irish Lions. Despite being heavily linked with the Leinster head coaching role to replace Leo Cullen, Contepomi reportedly ruled himself out of contention.

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