They have played only 15 Tests since 1985 and because they do not play each other often, a game between the All Blacks and the Pumas means venturing into the unknown for many players.

Before their first Rugby Championship game in Wellington the two sides last met during the Rugby World Cup and while the All Blacks won both it took them about 60 minutes to break down the Argentine defence and resistance.

But this is Argentinean home soil and the All Blacks are aware of the passion the Pumas bring into their game, along with their physicality.

The Pumas will play the same starting XV that came so close to beating the Wallabies two weekends ago while the All Blacks have not reported any problems in their preparations.

The All Blacks will take on Argentina at 11.10am tomorrow but before that South Africa meets the Wallabies at 3am.


Story by: Aliki Bia