Video: Pumas fullback Juan Martin Hernandez the rugby equivalent of countryman Lionel Messi Argentinia will look to captain Juan Martin Hernández to lead the way against the Wallabies this Saturday night. BETTER known for football geniuses Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, Argentina also have an artist on the rugby field in the shape of Juan Martin Hernandez. The 31-year-old Pumas fullback, also known as El Majo or the "Magician," will be lining up for his 42nd Test match against the Wallabies in Perth this weekend. And while his highlight reel might not quite reach the level of Messi or Maradona, his skills do extend beyond that of his feet and head. Hernandez has played in France's Top 14 since 2004, starting out with Stade Francais before moving to Racing Metro in 2010. There was also a short stint in South Africa with the Sharks, though his contributions to the Durban-based side were restricted to the Currie Cup as a knee injury cruelled his Super Rugby ambitions. With Messi dominating headlines across the border in Spain, Hernandez has mirrored the exploits of his countryman back in France and actually boasts a better World Cup finish than the Barcelona superstar. The Pumas made it all the way to the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2007 and defeated hosts France in the third-place playoff. Messi, meanwhile, has the chance to improve on two quarter-final exits in Brazil next year. A sweet striker of the ball, Hernandez's efforts at Rugby World Cup 2007 were a key reason behind the Pumas" best ever finish at the game's showpiece event. Hernandez (L) and Messi both shot to fame on the back of their efforts in Europe. The Buenos Aires native had a remarkable tournament, highlighted by a hat-trick of drop goals against Ireland and some breathtaking broken-field running. Such was the quality of his performances at the tournament he was later nominated for the IRB Player of the Year, eventually won by South African Bryan Habana. Strong under the high ball, light on his feet and with a keen eye for a chip and chase opportunity, Hernandez is one Pumas player to keep an eye on this weekend. Even if it's just for 80 minutes - Messi will still be around at full-time.