2017 Rugby Championship
New Zealand vs Argentina
Yarrow Stadium New Plymouth, New Zealand
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Kick-off is at 09h35 (CAT)
New Zealand will battle with Argentina in the 2017 Rugby Championship match at the Yarrow Stadium on Saturday. The All Blacks recorded a 35-29 home victory over Australia in their previous match in this year's competition a fortnight. This was New Zealand's second consecutive victory over their rivals, who will face South Africa on Saturday. As a result, the All Blacks are placed second on the Rugby Championship table with nine points. Meanwhile, Argentina were defeated 41-23 at home by South Africa in their previous match in this tournament two weeks ago. It was Los Pumas' second straight defeat against South Africa, who are at the top of the standings with nine points. The two defeats left Argentina placed fourth on the Rugby Championship standings without a single point. New Zealand Argentina have clashed in 24 Test matches since 1985. The All Blacks have won 23 games, while the other ended in a draw.
Head-to-Head
New Zealand - 23
Argentina - 0
Draw - 1
Form Guide (In all competitions)
New Zealand - W,L,D,W,W
Argentina - L,L,W,L,L
New Zealand vs. Argentina - Key Stats
974 - New Zealand have accumulated 974 points against Argentina.
333 - Argentina have accumulated 333 points against New Zealand.
1985 - Argentina held New Zealand to a 21-21 draw in November 1985.
2016 - New Zealand defeated Argentina 36-17 in their last match in the Rugby Championship in October 2016.