All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg said he is ready for an aerial bombardment from Argentina’s first-five Martin Hernandez.

Hernandez is one the Pumas’ few world class players, but his style is built around a strong kicking game rather than attacking the line or creating openings for the backs outside him.

It is likely that Hernandez will put plenty of bombs up at what could be a wet and windy night at the Cake Tin.

So the pressure will be on Dagg in particular to take the kicks well and either launch an attack or kick the ball back deep into Argentina’s half.

The All Blacks and Argentina match kicks off 7.35pm tomorrow.


Story by: Dhanjay Deo