Welsh wary of Mario Ledesma’s influence on rejuvenated Australia

Argentinian’s transformation of Aussie scrum means Welsh pack must up game, says Baldwin...

Welsh wary of Mario Ledesma’s influence on rejuvenated Australia
Thu, 08 Oct, 2015 - 01:00

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has acknowledged the South American influence on a transformed Australia scrum.

Former Argentina front-row star Mario Ledesma has been working closely with the Wallabies in that key set-piece area, and Australia showcased their scrummaging power by overpowering England last Saturday on the way to a resounding 33-16 win.

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