2nd half wasn’t so great. Shouldda gone to bed at halftime!
Argies dominated possession and had endless scrums in AB’s 22 plus ABs had a couple of (long overdue) players in the bin.
Jaco Peyper was poor – ignored a blatant shoulder charge from Retallick and a couple of dirty shots from Franks too.
Still, Anton Lienert-Brown was superb at 13. He and Crotty really gelled well too. The first time since RWC that the NZ centres have looked good albeit the Pumas were missing their first choice midfield.
Beauden Barrett didn’t look so good on the back foot. THere’s still a case for Aaron Cruden, if he doesn’t go to France.
TJ Perenara, Patrick Tuipolotu and Ardie Savea were all excellent. It shows the depth they have.
Damian McKenzie’s long awaited debut didn’t go too well but he’ll hopefully get another shot. If Cruden departs he might finally get to play 10 for the Chiefs and then eventually the ABs.