Wallabies debutant Curtis Rona has faith in his own ability and will not be worried if the All Blacks target him during the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener tomorrow.
The former National Rugby League star, who played 57 games for the Bulldogs and Cowboys, has been picked on the wing in what will be a memorable debut against the world No 1 team.
Coach Michael Cheika has opted to thrust the Kiwi‑born Rona into the cauldron of a Bledisloe Cup after Dane Haylett‑Petty was ruled out with a biceps injury.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen had said while his team would respect whoever the Wallabies put out on the park, they might try and target any newcomers in the starting side.
Rona says the All Blacks can say whatever they want, but he knows what he is capable of doing.
The Wallabies will play All Blacks at 10pm tomorrow while South Africa will play Argentina at 3.05am Sunday.
