Argentina must keep momentum going against Scots says Juan Martin Hernandez

Pumas great Juan Martin Hernandez says Argentina must build on their breakthrough victory over Australia when they take on Scotland.

Argentina achieved their first victory over a southern hemisphere opponent in the Rugby Championship when they beat the Wallabies 21-17 in Mendoza last month.

Now Hernandez, who wins his 50th cap on Saturday, has warned his team-mates not to let the strides taken against the Wallabies stumble when they take on Vern Cotter's side at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Hernandez, one of the finest players Argentina has produced, joined Toulon’s glittering array of talent on a six-month contract in September.

A former Top 14 winner and Heineken Cup runner-up with Stade Francais, the man nicknamed 'The Maradona of Rugby' was once considered the world's top full-back.

Although also highly-rated at fly-half, Hernandez has been slotted into Daniel Hourcade's midfield in recent times.

Responsibility

The 32-year-old, whose career has been regularly hit by injuries, told the Argentina Rugby Union’s website: "Having played like we did in the Rugby Championship, it gives us a responsibility to keep playing well.

"We do not want to step back in terms of the game. On Saturday we must impose our game and not let Scotland dominate.

"If the weather permits and we can keep the ball, it can be favourable to us, but if they start to fight back we could be in trouble."

He would have undoubtedly won more than the half century of caps he will celebrate this weekend had it not been for injuries but the former Natal Sharks and Racing Metro playmaker has no plans to hang up his boots just yet.

"I'm not really thinking that the game is my 50th, I think I will only do that once I retire," he said. "Now this next game is important for the team.

"We have some good dynamics behind us following the Rugby Championship and this Saturday we want to continue in the same way."