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"Giant killers": Can Argentina defeat the ABs in the opening clash?

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Publish Date
Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 11:07am
Joaquín Oviedo of Argentina and players celebrate their win over New Zealand at Sky Stadium last season. Photo / Photosport
Joaquín Oviedo of Argentina and players celebrate their win over New Zealand at Sky Stadium last season. Photo / Photosport

"Giant killers": Can Argentina defeat the ABs in the opening clash?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 11:07am

A reversion to a largely first-choice team for the All Blacks as they open the Rugby Championship against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba. 

The return of captain Scott Barrett from a calf injury headlines the side, while Du'Plessis Kirifi gets his second straight test start at openside flanker. 

Although the New Zealand side has never lost to the Argentinian team at their home, former All Black Josh Kronfeld told Ryan Bridge that there’s always a chance.  

He says they’re giant killers, having beaten all of the top 10 nations, and it all depends on who turns up where. 

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