The All Blacks had to overcome several challenges in the 57-22 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship.
Flanker Sam Cane has suffered a hamstring injury which will keep him out of the game for up to six weeks.
The frustration of halfback Aaron Smith ‑ the best No 9 in the world by some distance ‑ was also something new for them to contend with, but they found the answers in the end, cruising to the victory.
Ardie Savea came on for Cane and did what he has been doing all year, and Smith's replacement TJ Perenara, who came on in the 49th minute, was a minor revelation with his accuracy of decision‑making and passing.
Meanwhile, the Wallabies have snapped a six‑Test losing streak to revive their Rugby Championship campaign with an encouraging 23‑17 win against South Africa.
Source: Stuff.co
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