Los Pumas have beaten the All Blacks for the first time in Argentina, claiming a 29-23 win infront of an elated home crowd in Buenos Aires.
Argentina 29 Tries: Gonzalez, Garcia Pens: Albornoz, Mallia, Carreras 3 Cons: Carreras 2
New Zealand 23 Tries: Proctor, Newell, Taukei’aho Pens: B Barrett, McKenzie Cons: McKenzie
There were emotional scenes in Buenos Aries as Argentina celebrated their first home victory over New Zealand with a 29-23 triumph in front of a raucous crowd.
The Pumas avenged last weekend’s 41-24 Rugby Championship defeat in Cordoba that had seen the All Blacks return to the top of the world rankings.
Juan Martin Gonzalez and Gonzalo Garcia scored tries either side of the break as Argentina ended their 15-match run without a home win against New Zealand that stretched back to their first meeting in 1976.
There were also 13 crucial points from the boot of Santiago Carreras.
Billy Proctor, Fletcher Newell and Samisoni Taukei’aho went over for New Zealand. However, they were left to rue an ill-disciplined performance that saw three players sent to the sin-bin – including two in the space of three minutes shortly before the break.
Damian McKenzie’s last-minute penalty at least secured a losing bonus point for the visitors, who top the table with six points from two games.
Argentina dominated the All Blacks both in territory and possession, kept the ball in hand for long periods and conclusively won the aerial battle.
The All Blacks’ back play was disorganized and their discipline poor. They had three yellow cards, finishing the first half with 13 men and the match with 14.
Argentina remain bottom but are now level on points with South Africa, who beat Australia 30-22 earlier on Saturday, with all four teams having won one game.
The All Blacks claimed a bonus point to retain top spot on the Rugby Championship standings after two rounds.
New Zealand won the first test last weekend 41-24 and now all four teams in the Rugby Championship have one win and one loss after South Africa’s win over Australia earlier today.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, the All Blacks’ newest centurion Codie Taylor said he was feeling “really proud”.
“It’s such a blessing to put this jersey on and to do it this many times just feels special.
Taylor thanked his family for their support during his career.
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