Mario Ledesma steps down as Argentina coach

Mario Ledesma has resigned as coach of the Argentine national rugby side, saying a run of poor results meant it was time for change at the top of the Pumas organisation.

¡Gracias Mario! Tu legado como Head Coach de @lospumas ha dejado una marca para siempre en el rugby argentino.

Fuiste ejemplo de profesionalismo, compromiso y entrega. ¡Hasta siempre! pic.twitter.com/IABzbvjccz

— Los Pumas (@lospumas) February 9, 2022

"Taking this decision is difficult, who wants step way from all this? Nobody," Ledesma told reporters at a press conference.

"But if you put the team first and you are sufficiently humble then that's what you have to do."

The 48-year-old former hooker with French club Clermont Auvergne took over as head coach in August 2018, winning eight, drawing three and losing 22 of his games in charge.

A replacement for Ledesma is yet to be named.