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Argentina's rugby union team, who finished a remarkable third at the World Cup in France, have met with their president and his wife upon returning to their homeland.

The Pumas beat the hosts 34-10, their second victory over France during the torunament, to seal the third place last Friday, their best ever World Cup performance.

And today they were received at the presidential palace by president Nestor Kirchner and his wife Cristina.

The team presented the president with a team jersey and he praised them for their 'triumph'.

"You have shown Argentines what we are capable of when working in a team," said Kirchner.