The All Blacks picked up a bonus point with the win against the Pumas, head coach Steve Hansen was very pleased with that achievement and a very good defensive effort which kept Argentina tryless in the 28-9 victory.
Pumas captain Aqustin Creevy says they are happy with their preparation heading into the test against the All Blacks, a more experienced mature & experienced side who has confidence not just in their forward pack but also in their backline.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw knows it will be not just a battle up front for his team but the Pumas have the ability to score some good tries out the back after an impressive performance against the Sprinboks.
Israel Dagg is set to make a return to no.15 on his home ground, he and the team know the Pumas will be a tough task after an impressive games against the Springboks.
The All Blacks are in Napier to match the Pumas in Saturdays match, allblacks.com have the inside oil on All Blacks preparing for a wet test and a physical challenge.
Beauden Barrett will make his first test start in the number 10 jersey for the All Blacks, replacing Aaron Cruden who is still recovering from the chest muscle injury suffered in the Bledisloe Cup test victory two weeks ago.
James Somerset from allblacks.com chats to Israel Dagg about his selection back into the starting side and being back in Napier for the Argentinian test.
After the announcement of his team to play against the Pumas in Napier, head coach Steve Hansen knows they'll be a very tough side to play.
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Patrick McKendry give their expert opinion and analysis after the All Blacks name their team to face the Pumas in Napier.
The All Blacks are in Napier ahead of their IRC test match against the Pumas. Hear from some of the fans who braved the weather to meet them at the Air New Zealand Sky Couch photo opportunity. Courtesy allblacks.com
Join allblacks.com inside the All Blacks changing room after the 51-20 victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe cup.
All Black fans ducked and screamed in terror as they were struck by stray fireworks during a pre-match pyrotechnics display at Eden Park last night. NZRU chief executive Steve Tew pledged to investigate after one spectator wound up in hospital with serious head injuries and two others were wounded by the misdirected missiles.
Wallabies head coach Ewen McKenzie knows his team can improve a lot from last weeks 12-12 draw, 'We we're off at some key moments and we know we can improve a lot this week'.
After a 12-12 draw the All Blacks are ready to perform in front of a sold out Eden Park. Captain Richie McCaw says 'theres always pressure when you put the black jersey on, the pressure is to perform.
It's been a long week to wait for the All Blacks as they have treated last week's draw like a loss, the players and coach are determined to retain the Bledisloe cup with a much improved performance.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his team and the ref got things wrong in the first Sydney Bledisloe, Owen Franks and Dan Coles also explain what happened in the scrums.
Join the collective analysis and opinion of Radio Sport's Nigel Yalden and the Herald on Sunday's Gregor Paul with NZ Herald's Patrick McKendry as they look ahead to this Saturdays second Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park.
A close look at the two yellow cards in last night's 12-12 draw between the All Blacks and Wallabies. Were they deserved? Courtesy Sky Skport
The All Blacks unbeaten run continues but their run of consecutive victories is over. The record of 18 wins is not theirs and they can't really have much complaint about it.
Fairytales do come true after all. The Waratahs, after 18 seasons of underachievement, finally won their first Super Rugby title tonight. Bernard Foley and Richie McCaw reflect on the Waratahs victory. Plenty could be made of the decision by Craig Joubert to penalise Richie McCaw for coming in from the side, but in the overall wash up, neither side could really complain.
The 31-strong squad, which will again be captained by the All Blacks indomitable, regular skipper Richie McCaw, features the return of the world's leading test points scorer Daniel Carter, who is back in the national side after his extended break; and the return of Blues and Auckland outside back Charles Piutau and Chiefs and Bay of Plenty loose forward Sam Cane.
The Crusaders are ready for their semifinal against the Sharks, expecting a strong set piece from the South Africans to be matched by an 'All Black' tight five and two AB skippers playing in the loose. Kieran Read, Richie McCaw and coach Todd Blackadder keen for finals football.
Kevin Skinner, the All Black prop and heavyweight boxer, has died. He was 86. Skinner made his name for Otago and was selected for the 1949 All Black tour of South Africa as a 21-year-old. It has long been told that Skinner was selected to "sort out" the South African props, though some believe the amount of rough play he was involved in have been greatly exaggerated. Skinner was New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion in 1947.
A good night's work led to a good night's kip for the Crusaders. They got their four-try victory and with it, the near certainty that the Sharks, who played overnight, couldn't knock them out of second place. It was a nice place for the Crusaders and nothing less than they deserved. Both teams are in the playoffs but only one looked like they should be. Only one looked like they have any hope of being a threat in the knock-out rounds.
Kevin Hart, Steve Gordon and Nigel Yalden commentate as three streakers invade the turf at Waikato Stadium during the Chiefs and Hurricanes Super Rugby match. courtesy Red Fooliet/Sky Sports
Herald rugby writers Gregor Paul & Wynne Gray give their expert opinion & analysis after the Blues surprised many with a convincing win away from home against the Force in Perth, but can they back it up with another victory this weekend in Christchurch against the Crusaders.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw and Coach Steve Hansen react to the series victroy. England coaches Stuart Lancaster and Andt Farrell lament lost chances in the three matches.
A stunning first half led the All Blacks to a 36-13 win over England, Cory Jane, Julian Savea, and Dane Coles recount how the victory was won post match.
The Herald Rugby team of Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry along with Radio Sports Nigel Yalden are beneath Hamilton's stadium reviewing the All Blacks 3-0 series win over England.
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw is keen to beat England and take the series 3-0 in Hamilton, knowing England backs coach Andy Farrell is backing his team to overcome the narrow losses and avoid the whitewash.
Last week Cory Jane says he forgot to bring his hands, the All Black wing explains his form and what he has to do for the third test against England.
New All Black centre Malakai Fekitoa is set to start for the All Blacks against England in Hamilton on Saturday, Coach Steve Hansen and fellow AB's Aaron Smith, Cory Jane, and Ben Smith tell of his talent and humble potential.
Malakai Fekitoa will make his starting debut for the All Blacks this weekend but that honour could have easily belonged to Beauden Barrett. Hansen is also trusting Fekitoa will make a difference in midfield on Saturday night.'Trust your instincts'
The Rugby Herald team of Gregor Paul and Nigel Yalden are in Hamilton at the All Black team naming and give their thoughts on the 3rd test against England and the changes to both teams.