Argentina has been boosted by the inclusion of first five-eighth Juan Martin Hernandez, a player who in 2007 was rated as arguably the best number 10 on the planet - before injury robbed him of his chance to pressure Dan Carter as the finest playmaker in the game.

Hernandez made his first start for the Pumas in three years when featuring in the 27-6 loss to the Springboks in South Africa, before being ruled out of the return clash in Mendoza.

Argentina drew 16-16 with South Africa in that match, their best ever result from a test side from the Republic.

Openside flanker Juan Manuel Leguizamon is the only other change to the side.

The Pumas run on fifteen to face the All Blacks boasts a total of 408 caps.

Argentina has drawn once and lost 13 test matches to the All Blacks, this does not include the four non-capped internationals played in 1976 and 1979, which New Zealand won.

In matches this Saturday, New Zealand will host Argentina at 7:35pm while Australia will meet the Springboks at 10:35pm.


Story by: Akuila Cama