ARGYLE Head Coach Paul Mariner is in discussions with New Zealand manager Ricki Herbert over the availability of Rory Fallon.

Herbert wants Fallon to play in the All Whites friendly against Mexico, which is to be staged in Los Angeles on Wednesday, March 3.

Mariner is naturally concerned about the effect the travelling will have on Rory, with Argyle scheduled to play Preston at Home Park on March 6.

"It's a friendly match and I've spoken to Ricki - we know each other from way back when," said Mariner.

"He completely understands our situation and I understand his situation. He's preparing a team for the World Cup and he wants all his best players to go [to LA].

"We're trying to work something out. It will get resolved quickly. Ricki knows that I don't want [Rorty] to go but I understand he wants to get his best players together, so we're chatting."