Argentina believe they can beat the All Blacks - just don't ask when it may happen.
The Pumas have beaten most of the major nations in world rugby and have pushed the All Blacks close on several occasions but have only a famous Hugo Porta inspired 21-21 draw in 1985 to show for their endeavours against New Zealand in 16 tests.
That record is unlikely to change on Saturday night in Hamilton but coach Santiago Phelan feels they can get closer in the coming years.
"Last year we played well [in Wellington] and we need to follow that," said Phelan. "It is very important for us to have such a high level competition, especially these six games [in the Rugby Championship]. It's very tough but that is how we improve and compete. Every time we go on the field with the Argentina jersey we want to win but the most important thing is to give 100 per cent and the result will be a consequence of what happens there.
"It's good to be in the second year because we know what it is about and we know what is happening," said Phelan. "[However] but it is also [tougher] because the other teams know us and they are always improving."
