Pumas may target Baxter

October 9, 2003

Ali Baxter may be in for a tough afternoon tomorrow.

Euan McKenzie the Wallabies assistant coach expects him to be targeted by the physical Argentine pack in the opening match.

The NSW Waratah has played one half of a tri-nations match versus New Zealand in the summer, this will be his full debut.

"It wouldn't surprise me if that was the case. But he's no fool, he understands teams might target him," McKenzie said.

Although the Argentinians have picked an attacing side. The legendary physicallity of the pack will still be present.

"In any game, if you aren't able to compete in the forwards you have no chance of winning the game," said the Pumas skipper and scrum-half.

"We're not the fastest side in the world and it would be stupid not to continue to do what we are good at."

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