All Blacks douse fiery Pumas
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There were no fireworks during the pre-game entertainment or the Test match but the All Blacks were still all class as they put an ambitious Argentinian side in its place 28-9 at McLean Park in Napier tonight.
Battling a torrential downpour for almost the entire first half, New Zealand weathered an early barrage of physical assaults before kicking away, literally, as the Pumas fumbled their way to a 15th consecutive Rugby Championship loss.
Julian Savea's well-earned double bookended a brilliant try to Liam Messam which deflated the Pumas, who were trailing by just two points, on the stroke …
Battling a torrential downpour for almost the entire first half, New Zealand weathered an early barrage of physical assaults before kicking away, literally, as the Pumas fumbled their way to a 15th consecutive Rugby Championship loss.
Julian Savea's well-earned double bookended a brilliant try to Liam Messam which deflated the Pumas, who were trailing by just two points, on the stroke …
