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Rugby Championship Highlights – Argentina vs New Zealand

In round one of the Rugby Championship the world no1 New Zealand were four point winners over Los Pumas in Buenos Aires. The match went down to the wire with the home side being within try-scoring range throughout the final minutes.

Ultimately the All Blacks outscored Los Pumas by 20-16, scoring 2 tries to 1. With South Africa scoring a bonus point win in their match against Australia it means New Zealand are currently in second position in the Rugby Championship.

Next weekend will be round two of the Rugby Championship. Australia are to play host to Argentina while New Zealand take on South Africa. Based on round one results both matches are wide open as contests.

For a complete match report click here.

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