Photo: Getty ImagsHaving been spectators as Australia and New Zealand traded blows in the opening weeks of the Tri-Nations, Argentina are relishing the prospect of joining the fray on Saturday when they face the All Blacks in Sydney. More than a dozen Pumas players and staff, including head coach Mario Ledesma, tested positive for Covid-19 at a training camp in Argentina before arriving in Australia. Cheika, since replaced as Australia boss by New Zealander Dave Rennie, guided Australia to their record 47-26 win over the All Blacks in Perth last year. Cheika has been impressed with the spirit around the Argentina camp and their work ethic in the face of adversity. "(They are) also very mindful because there are a lot of people in Argentina who don't have this chance so they want to be well prepared."

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2020 07:18 UTC