Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday, August 23 at 18:10 local time at Estadio José Amalfitani, with live coverage on ESPN and Disney+ Premium.
- Felipe Contepomi makes two changes for Argentina: Juan Martín González starts for Marcos Kremer and Mateo Carreras comes in for Rodrigo Isgró.
- Contepomi cited contrasting attributes in selecting Carreras, saying his attacking profile fits the plan against New Zealand’s kicking and defensive shape.
- The All Blacks make one change as Simon Parker debuts at No. 8 and Ardie Savea shifts to flanker; Nic Berry of Australia will referee.
- Argentina seeks its first home win over New Zealand after a 41-24 loss in Córdoba, and this is Los Pumas’ final home Test of the year.