Video: A fast start is a priority for the All Blacks against Argentina

Steve Hansen (Photosport)
Steve Hansen (Photosport)

A fast start is a priority for the All Blacks in tomorrow morning's Test against Argentina.

They have conceded early tries in their past two matches, and won't want to allow the Pumas' passion to flourish in front of their home fans.

The night before the Test the All Blacks know exactly what they're in for at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani.

Kieran Read led his side through the captain's run earlier today at what's now the home of the Jaguares.

It's a small but imposing place, nothing like your average rugby ground - five-metre cage fences, razor wire and steep stands. Welcome to a South American football ground.

"It's going to be nice and loud and they've said it can feel right on top of you, the crowd," said Read.

Around 34,000 people will fill the rustic concrete stadium, which is the home of the Verez Sarsfield football club and from this year the Jaguares and Pumas.

The All Blacks won't want to let the locals have an influence on the game, and that should mean getting a better start than in their past two Tests.

"You know it was probably an illusion I guess against South Africa," said Read.

"We let them in our 22 and it was probably the second time they got down there. We're trying to start well. Test matches are wars of attrition."

To start well they'll have to make sure Argentina don't make metres around the ruck like they did in Hamilton.

"They got some success in Hamilton there, so I'm sure they'll go through that avenue and they like to play a game where they keep the ball alive as well."

There is one place the All Blacks might get some respite tomorrow, and that is when they're goal-kicking.

It's tradition to whistle to put off the opposition, but the Argentine Rugby Union has started a campaign to have silence, like they do in Ireland.

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