Argentina pinning hopes on Carreras against All BlacksAFP, BRISBANE, AustraliaArgentina’s Santiago Carreras today faces the daunting task of making his first Test appearance at flyhalf against the All Blacks, in a bold selection gamble forced by injuries and poor results. 10 Nicolas Sanchez to injury in last weekend’s 39-0 loss to New Zealand, but had a ready replacement in Domingo Miotti. Photo: AFPLedesma said 23-year-old Carreras, who normally plays Tests at fullback or wing, was a “natural” in the No. Hopefully, we can play some free-flowing footy.”Captain Ardie Savea said he expected a fierce physical challenge from Argentina and the All Blacks had to respond in kind. If we turn up thinking the same performance we did last week will be enough, we’re kidding ourselves,” Savea said.

Source: Taipei Times September 17, 2021 15:56 UTC