All Blacks blitzed Argentina in the first half despite teeming rain and strong winds
New Zealand's Ardie Savea is tackled during the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Argentina. Photograph: Michael Bradley/AFP via Gettyin the Rugby Championship at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday to avenge last week’s shock loss to the Pumas in Wellington.
Outhalf McKenzie converted all six All Blacks tries with a perfect night from the kicking tee as New Zealand extended their 30-year unbeaten run at Eden Park to 50 tests.Matt Williams: Liberated Springboks rediscover their rugby soul“We're the All Blacks, we've got to bring that every week and not rely on a loss to get that response from us.”
A smart interception by lock Tupou Vaa'i laid the groundwork for winger Clarke's score in the 24th minute and a brilliant offload from scrumhalf TJ Perenara sent Jordan in for his first try on the half-hour mark. Argentina then tested the New Zealand try line defence through several phases but replacement prop Joel Sclavi knocked on in the process of touching down for what would have their opening try.
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