Watch Diego Maradona join Argentina rugby team to celebrate victory over Tonga

James Benge5 October 2015

Footballing legend Diego Maradona was on hand to lead Argentina’s victory celebrations as Los Pumas celebrated a victory over Tonga in today’s Rugby World Cup match.

Maradona was in the stands at the King Power Stadium along with his entourage, cheering the rugby team on and waving a flag energetically.

And he wasn’t disappointed, as his compatriots took a giant leap towards the quarter finals with a bonus point victory in what was a tough encounter between two sides battling for second place behind New Zealand in Pool C.

Diego Maradona goes wild after Juan Imhoff's try

So taken was Maradona with the performance of the rugby team that he even headed down to celebrate with the players in the dressing room. After hugging the victors he led them in a dance, showing off his own moves along with the players, which you can see below.

After a bright start from Tonga Argentina came back to triumph 45-16, securing a vital bonus point in their pursuit of the last eight.

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