The All Blacks won at Eden Park, 42-10, over an Argentinean side. After a week of heavy scrutiny following a 38-30 loss to the Pumas in Wellington, Coach Scott Robertson praised the team’s performance and decision-making, particularly Damian McKenzie, who performed at his best.
The weather, which saw Auckland drenched in rain for most of the day, made the handling error count even more impressive. However, the All Blacks failed to score again after Jordan’s try early in the second half, and the emptying of both benches disrupted the game’s flow. Robertson emphasized the importance of innovation and growth in the team.
Asafo Aumua’s yellow card was a significant blow, but it was not malicious as his head collided with Matthew Carreras. This is the first yellow card the All Blacks have received this season, and it came late in the game. Captain Ardie Savea responded to the need for big ball carriers in the All-Black pack with a huge display on the attack.
The All Blacks now take a week off before reassembling and travelling to South Africa for two tests against the world champion Springboks. The Boks had another solid win over the Wallabies, 30-12 in Perth. They sit top of the Rugby Championship ladder after two games each.
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