They've taken on the All Blacks 26 times without success, but Argentina believe their improvement in some key areas can wash away their winless history.
The Pumas are coming off their biggest (and just third ever) victory over the Springboks. The 32-19 triumph last month saw Argentina showcase some impressive attacking pace and set-piece skills as they overwhelmed their more credentialled counterparts.
Lock Guido Petti believes their strengths shown in that win can translate to their clash in Nelson on Saturday.
Always known for their bruising forward pack, one of the Pumas' most notable improvements has been at lineout time, and - though a lock may be inclined to say so - Petti thinks it can be a platform for success.
"We're improving a lot in the lineout, this year [first] with the Jaguares, then the Pumas, we showed it. The dynamic of our lineout has been very good, we are very quick and have very good movement. I think the scrum and lineout are the keys to the match - that's where the battle is going to be."