LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) New Zealand clinched the Rugby Championships with a round to spare when it beat Argentina 34-13 on Saturday:
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New Zealand 34 (Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Julian Savea, TJ Perenara tries; Beauden Barrett 4 conversions, 2 penalties) beat Argentina 13 (Horacio Agulla try; Nicolas Sanchez conversion, 2 penalties). HT: 20-6.