argentina we are for you the hole south africa
New Zealand will look to make history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Trophy. The road to their title defence begins in 15 minutes.
The average score between these two sides over the past five matches is 32-14 in favour of the World Champions
The All Blacks have scored 91 more tries than any other side in World Cup history dotting down 272 times
The All Blacks have never lost in the pool stages of a World Cup
In an epic Pool C showdown, defending World Cup champions New Zealand face off against Argentina in what should be the match of the pool.
Both teams are expected to progress comfortably from a pool consisting of themselves along with Georgia, Tonga and Namibia.
The All Blacks will undoubtedly start as favourites, but one cannot completely write off this Argentinian side from causing an upset.
Head to head these teams have met on 21 occasions, with the All Blacks winning 20 to go along with a solitary draw. It would be the perfect time for Argentina to register their first scalp of New Zealand on rugby’s biggest stage.
These sides met earlier this year in the Rugby Championship, with New Zealand running out comfortable 39-18 victors.
Odds on Argentina pulling a japan
Seems like the all blacks are in a mindset of "not to underestimate the opposition". Which comes from the experience of the 2007 WC. I confident this approach will win them the WC. Up the AB!
Slllaaaadddeee the saviour. I'd go as far as to say Saint Slllaaaaddeee.
DC to go down injured during the warm and sllllaaaaddee to step in and take over at 10
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