Juan Martin Hernandez relishing battle with ‘amazing’ Wallaby Matt Giteau

Juan Martin Hernandez has warned Argentina to be on guard to face “one of the best players in rugby history” in Matt Giteau.

‘The Magician’ Hernandez will go face-to-face with former Toulon team-mate and fellow playmaker Giteau when Argentina take on Australia in tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final.

Teak-tough Wallabies centre Giteau revealed his softer side in branding Hernandez “the beautiful man” this week, anticipating a seismic challenge in the 12 channel. Hernandez jokingly demurred at Giteau’s compliment, but turned very serious very quickly to outline his opposite number’s varied threats.