All Blacks thrash Argentina to avenge first-Test loss

2024 Rugby Championship

New Zealand (35) 42

Tries: McKenzie, Savea, Clarke, Jordan 2, B Barrett Cons: McKenzie 6

Argentina (3) 10

Try: Mallia Con: Albornoz Pen: Carreras

New Zealand thrashed Argentina 42-10 to avenge nan conclusion by nan Pumas successful their opening lucifer of nan 2024 Rugby Championship.

The All Blacks, beaten 38-30 by Argentina a week earlier, scored 5 first-half tries to return a 35-3 lead successful Auckland.

Damian McKenzie ran connected to a Jordie Barrett spot to touch down earlier further tries from All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett earlier nan break.

New Zealand quickly stretched their advantage early successful nan 2nd half erstwhile Jordan added his 2nd effort for his 33rd successful 33 internationals, while McKenzie converted each of his side's tries.

"Very happy to get nan triumph and respond nan measurement we did," said Savea.

"We're nan All Blacks, we've sewage to bring that each week and not trust connected a nonaccomplishment to get that consequence from us."

Argentina scored a precocious consolation effort done Juan Cruz Mallia but nan All Blacks extended their 30-year unbeaten tally astatine Eden Park to 50 Tests.

"We weren't bully capable this week, we request to beryllium much consistent, week in, week out," said Argentina skipper Julian Montoya.

"I'm proud of squad that we went to look for nan crippled until nan past minute. But against this team, you can't springiness them 1 half."