The All Blacks face the language barrier for the first time during the Rugby Championship in Spanish-speaking Argentina.

As the All Blacks arrived, coach Steve Hansen was invited to hold an inquisition into Los Pumas’ style of play and his side’s difficulties combating it.

The last time the sides met in Wellington, the All Blacks through committed Argentine defense and their own inefficiencies were held try less for more than an hour before pulling away to a 21-5 victory.

Hansen criticized the Argentinean forwards for habitually losing their footing at the breakdown and killing the ball as a means of disrupting the All Blacks momentum.

The All Blacks and Argentina match kicks off 12.10pm this Sunday.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo