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All Blacks kick-off Rugby Championship with a 41-24 win over Argentina

All Blacks kick-off Rugby Championship with a 41-24 win over Argentina

By Navitalai Naivalurua
17/08/2025
Photo: Planet Rugby

The All Blacks kicked off their Rugby Championship campaign in style, defeating Argentina 41-24 in Córdoba this morning.

Fiji-born winger Sevu Reece scored twice, with replacement hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho also grabbing a double.

Ardie Savea and Cortez Ratima crossed for one try each.

The match was played at high intensity, with Argentina showing great fight to keep the All Blacks under pressure.

Discipline was an issue for both sides, with three yellow cards handed out – to Argentina prop Mayco Vivas, and All Blacks Billy Proctor and Anton Lienert-Brown.

Meanwhile, the Wallabies stunned the Springboks 38-22 in Johannesburg this morning.

Trailing 22-5 in the first half, the Australians roared back with five unanswered tries in the second half to seal a famous comeback win.

Looking at the matches in round 2 next Sunday, South Africa will host the Wallabies at 3.10am and the All Blacks will take on Argentina at 9.10am

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