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Argentina made history this Saturday by beating the ‘All Blacks’ for the first time on New Zealand soil, whom they defeated 25-18 on the third date of the Rugby Championship, a tournament that brings together the four best coaches in the southern hemisphere, in Christchurch. The Pumas, with 20 points scored by Emiliano Boffelli, did not forgive the doubts of Ian Foster’s New Zealanders, who squandered an initial 15-6 lead.
Argentina goes on to lead the competition with 9 points and two victories in three dates. Australia also adds 9 points, which had defeated South Africa hours before (25-17) in Adelaide. The ‘All Blacks’ close with 5 points and the ‘Springboks’ with 4.
Two weeks after their brilliant victory at home against Australia, Australian coach Michael Cheika’s charges continue to offer good sensations one year before the World Cup in France.
A situation opposite to that of New Zealand, which did not last long the confidence gained thanks to its victory two weeks ago in Johannesburg against South Africa.
Since the setback in Ireland (29-20) in the November tests, the ‘All Black’ boat seems to be adrift. France (40-25), Ireland (23-12 and 32-22), South Africa (26-10) and now Argentina have beaten the men in black.
On the next date, on September 3, Argentina will face New Zealand again, in Hamilton.
A new defeat at home would increase the pressure on the New Zealand team to unbearable levels, especially for their coach Ian Foster, ratified in the position days ago by the leader of the New Zealand Federation Mark Robinson. Never before have New Zealand lost three successive home Tests, and a fourth loss could prove fatal.
The Pumas’ performance was reminiscent of two years ago, when they stunned New Zealand for the first time in Sydney (25-15). On that occasion, fly-half Nicolás Sánchez kicked six penalties and signed a conversion, a feat equaled by winger Boffeli, who was right on all seven of his shots.
Crashing into an aggressive and effective Argentine defence, the New Zealanders conceded a try through Argentine third row Juan Martín González (47) after a Blacks error.
with AFP
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