Played - 39
All Blacks won - 35
Argentina won - 3
Draws - 1
All Blacks points scored - 1506
Argentina points scored - 554
All Blacks’ record in Argentina
1985 - All Blacks 33 Argentina 20, Buenos Aires
1985 - All Blacks 21 Argentina 21, Buenos Aires
1991 - All Blacks 28 Argentina 14, Buenos Aires
1991 - All Blacks 36 Argentina 6, Buenos Aires
2001 - All Blacks 24 Argentina 20, Buenos Aires
2006 - All Blacks 25 Argentina 19, Buenos Aires
2012 - All Blacks 54 Argentina 15, La Plata
2013 - All Blacks 33 Argentina 15, La Plata
2014 - All Blacks 34 Argentina 13, La Plata
2016 - All Blacks 36 Argentina 17, Buenos Aires
2017 - All Blacks 36 Argentina 10, Buenos Aires
2018 - All Blacks 35 Argentina 17, Buenos Aires
2019 - All Blacks 20 Argentina 16, Buenos Aires
2023 - All Blacks 41 Argentina 12, Mendoza
All Blacks v Argentina line-ups
All Blacks side:
1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett (Captain), 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Ardie Savea, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Jordie Barrett, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Will Jordan.
Reserves: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Samipeni Finau, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Anton Lienert-Brown, 23. Damian McKenzie.
Argentina side:
1.Mayco Vivas, 2. Julian Montoya (Captain), 3. Pedro Delgado, 4. Franco Molina, 5. Pedro Rubiolo, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Marcos Kremer, 8. Joaquin Oviedo, 9. Gonzalo Garcia, 10. Tomás Albornoz, 11. Bautista Delguy, 12. Santiago Chocobares, 13. Lucio Cinti, 14. Rodrigo Isgro, 15. Juan Cruz Mallia.
Reserves: 16. Ignacio Ruiz, 17. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 18. Joel Sclavi, 19. Guido Petti, 20. Juan Martin Gonzalez, 21, Simon Benitez Cruz, 22. Santiago Carreras, 23. Justo Piccardo.
Form guide (past five tests)
All Blacks: W, W, W, W, L
Argentina: W, L, L, W, L
All Blacks v Argentina - last time they met
All Blacks 42 Argentina 10, Eden Park
Rebounding in ruthless fashion from the first shock loss of Scott Robertson’s tenure, the All Blacks delivered a clinical, backs-to-the-wall response at Eden Park to square this year’s ledger with the Pumas.
In challenging conditions, after heavy rain throughout the day, the All Blacks scored five first-half tries to put the result to bed by halftime.
From an individual standpoint Will Jordan, in his first test start since shoulder surgery, delivered an immediate reminder of his class by proving a constant threat. Ardie Savea with his carrying, Tupou Vaa’i, in Scott Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu’s absence, impressed and Tamaiti Williams, other than one scrum penalty, nailed his starting elevation.
Beauden Barrett slotted into first five-eighths for the final half-an-hour to reignite the debate about whether he or McKenzie should start there. Inside him, Cortez Ratima once again injected speed from the base.
All Blacks v Argentina referee
Frenchman Pierre Brousset is in charge of the test. His only previous All Blacks match was last year’s 29-11 win over Italy in Turin. The only time he’s been in charge of an Argentina test was the 67-27 home win over Australia last September. He most recently was referee for the British and Irish Lions win over the Brumbies.
All Blacks v Argentina TAB odds
All Blacks: $1.30 Draw: $21 Argentina: $3.40
All Blacks Rugby Championship schedule
August 16, 9.10am - All Blacks v Argentina, Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium, Cordoba
August 23, 9.10am - All Blacks v Argentina, Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires
Saturday, September 6, 7.05pm – All Blacks v South Africa, Eden Park, Auckland
Saturday, September 13, 7.05pm – All Blacks v South Africa, Sky Stadium, Wellington
Saturday, September 27, 5.05pm – All Blacks v Australia, Eden Park, Auckland
Saturday, October 4, 10.45pm – All Blacks v Australia, Perth
All Blacks v Argentina - how to follow the action
For live commentary of All Blacks v Argentina, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.
Plus the Alternative Commentary Collective will be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream.
You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now.
You can also find live updates at nzherald.co.nz.
