Retallick excited for Lavanini battle
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All Black lock Brodie Retallick is ready to get reacquainted with Argentina second row Tomas Lavanini when the two face off on Saturday.
The young Puma spent time with Retallick's province, the Chiefs, last season in their academy and made an impression on the All Black second row.
Lavanini has continued his rapid rise this season and started both of Argentina's Rugby Championship games against South Africa.
And he will now get the chance to take on the All Blacks in Napier, with Retallick expecting a huge battle up front.
"He was definitely a physical player," Retallick told Stuff.
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The young Puma spent time with Retallick's province, the Chiefs, last season in their academy and made an impression on the All Black second row.
Lavanini has continued his rapid rise this season and started both of Argentina's Rugby Championship games against South Africa.
And he will now get the chance to take on the All Blacks in Napier, with Retallick expecting a huge battle up front.
"He was definitely a physical player," Retallick told Stuff.
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