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New Zealand vs Argentina Predictions - Los Pumas can get close against All Blacks
Argentina fields a strong, well-balanced team with a mix of experience and youth, poised to challenge the All Blacks. New Zealand, while in transition under coach Scott Robertson, has maintained strong form following recent wins. With both teams seeking to establish dominance, the game's dynamics are intriguing, particularly in the handicap market. Historically, New Zealand has a better track record, but Argentina's form suggests they may keep the scoreline tighter than expected.
- Argentina boasts a strong team with a mix of youth and experience.
- New Zealand, despite being in transition, remains in strong form.
- Historically, New Zealand has a better record against Argentina.
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Argentina can push the All Blacks all the way (Getty Images)
New Zealand vs Argentina Preview
Argentina have a strong side filled with experience and a decent amount of youth. They have the quality to go toe-to-toe with an All Blacks side still in transition under Scott Robertson. The value is in the handicap market.
- New Zealand vs Argentina Preview
- Head to Head
- New Zealand Form
- New Zealand Injuries & Team News
- Argentina Form
- Argentina Injuries & Team News
- New Zealand have won 6 of their last 7 matches against Argentina.
- New Zealand have won their last 3 matches.
- New Zealand have covered the -15 handicap in 6 of their last 7 matches against Argentina.
- Argentina have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Head to Head
New Zealand beat Argentina 44-6 in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final. They have also one six of their last seven against Los Pumas.
New Zealand Form
Like many international sides, New Zealand have a new coaching structure and are in a bit of a transition phase. However, for a nation that prides itself on their rugby, they will have little leeway for poor results.
Against all odds, the All Blacks reached the World Cup final in 2023, losing out in the final to South Africa. They then beat England 2-0 in a very tightly contested series in July on home soil. That series was followed by a comfortable 47-5 win over Fiji.
The All Blacks have a dominant record in the Rugby Championship, winning the last four tournaments. They will want to make it five in a row in 2024, but Argentina will be no easy beats to get the tournament underway.
New Zealand Injuries & Team News
Scott Robertson has a few interesting selection dilemmas ahead of this game and the tournament as a whole. Particularly in the flyhalf and fullback positions. Will he stick with McKenzie or will Beauden Barrett make a return to the 10 jumper? The latter is also an option at 15.
Argentina Form
Argentina have improved vastly in the last 10-15 years, but they have become a bit hit-and-miss in recent years. They are capable of beating anyone on their day, but also regularly get blown out of the water.
Last year Los Pumas made the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup, only to lose 44-6 to New Zealand in the semi-final. They then followed it up with a 26-23 loss in the third-place playoff.
In July, Argentina welcomed France for a two-match series with it ending 1-1. France sent a severely weakened side and managed to win the first Test 28-13. Argentina were far better in the second, winning 33-25 to level the series.
Los Pumas also saw off Uruguay 79-5, but they were never expected to struggle in that fixture. This will be the ultimate test for Los Pumas.
Argentina Injuries & Team News
Michael Cheika will most certainly put out his strongest available side. There may be a few surprises though with youngsters starting to knock on the door.
Verdict
I am backing Argentina to get within 15 points of the All Blacks.
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