Overview
- New Zealand built a 31–10 half-time lead in Córdoba thanks to two tries from winger Sevu Reece and a score from back-rower Ardie Savea.
- Fly-half Beauden Barrett’s tactical kicking delivered 11 points, and replacement hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho sealed the victory with two tries in the final 12 minutes.
- Pumas fly-half Tomas Albornoz scored 14 points, including a breakaway try that sparked Argentina’s second-half fightback.
- Yellow cards for Argentina’s Mayco Vivas and New Zealand’s Billy Proctor shaped momentum by creating one-man advantages.
- The teams meet again next Saturday in Buenos Aires with New Zealand unbeaten in 2025 and Argentina still searching for a first home win over the All Blacks in 15 matches.