Making an impression: new starter Vaea Fifita breaks another tackle as Argentina struggle to contain the number six MARTY MELVILLEFlanker Vaea Fifita signalled his arrival as the latest All Black sensation with a storming performance as New Zealand fought hard for a bonus point victory over Argentina in New Plymouth. The All Blacks trailed 16-15 at half time only for Argentina to hit the wall after 50 minutes while leading 22-15 and they eventually conceded six tries and were left to reflect on another performance undermined by the fitness and discipline. Fifita, making his first start for the All Blacks, looks to have ended Jerome Kaino’s test career as the All Blacks No6, as he charged around the field with ball in hand to great effect and scored a brilliant try, showing real pace and footwork. While the win keeps the All Blacks firmly…

Source: The Times September 10, 2017 00:11 UTC