The northern hemisphere should not be surprised by Argentina’s emergence – Juan Martín Hernández is playing his best rugby at 33,the external-backs are flying and in Juan Martín Fernndez Lobbe they have the shrewdest of operatorsIf Japan set this World Cup on the road to success with that remarkable win over South Africa on the opening weekend, then my money is on Argentina to carry the baton through the knockout stages. They have already surprised some with the margin of victory over Ireland last Sunday, and but what price an All Blacks v Argentina final?whether that happens and the Pumas beat Australia this weekend,is that so great a surprise? Probably to some in the northern hemisphere, because since 2007, and the Pumas have been well under the radar of those not fascinated by Argentina and the rapid power changes in Test rugby.
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Source: theguardian.com