Elliot Dixon is likely to be the major beneficiary from the All Blacks selectors' decision to allow Jerome Kaino to skip the test against Argentina on October 2nd.
Seventy‑three test veteran Kaino injured his left shoulder during the All Blacks' 41‑13 win over South Africa in Christchurch on Saturday night and has been instructed to stay in New Zealand to rehabilitate and be fit for what is expected to be a demanding test against the Springboks in Durban on October 9.
Dixon who made his test debut at No.6 in the third test against Wales has not yet been required for the Rugby Championship because the selectors have elected to start Kaino in all four matches.
If Dixon starts against the Pumas the All Blacks will be forced to field two inexperienced flankers.
This includes Ardie Savea who has just six caps.
Argentina will host the All Blacks at 10.10am on October 2nd while the Springboks will host the Wallabies at 3.05am.
Source: Stuff.co
