Overview

• Juan Martín González and Gonzalo García scored for Los Pumas, and Santiago Carreras came on for the injured Tomás Albornoz to add 13 points with the boot.
• New Zealand’s discipline faltered with three yellow cards, a decisive factor emphasized by major Kiwi outlets in their post-match critiques.
• Veteran prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro made his farewell appearance for Argentina during the second-half forward changes.
• An official medical update confirmed Albornoz sustained a traumatic dislocation of his left fifth finger and will sit out both Tests in Australia.
• The result strengthens Argentina’s Rugby Championship position and improves its World Rugby standing, with away fixtures against the Wallabies on Sept. 6 and 13 before trips to South Africa and Twickenham.