Argentina has beaten the All Blacks for the first time on New Zealand soil, with a 25-18 victory!
Michael Cheika has cautioned Argentina to prepare for the impending storm, saying that beating the All Blacks on New Zealand territory is more important than losing to his old country.
Cheika’s Pumas made more history on Saturday night by bringing Argentina to their first victory over the three-time World Cup winners on New Zealand soil with a 25-18 victory, two years after recording their first victory over the All Blacks.
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The victory was a textbook example of Cheika’s style. The Pumas’ defense, led by former NRL player turned coach David Kidwell, was terrific, and their breakdown play was outstanding. The visitors took their chances and relished the role of the underdog.
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The All Blacks, who had previously defeated Argentina in 31 of 33 games, have now lost four of their past six tests overall and six of their previous eight dating back to last year.
After Richie Mo’unga converted a penalty to give the All Blacks an 18-12 lead in the 47th minute, Juan Martin Gonzalez’s touchdown turned the match in favor of the visitors.
Gonzalez pounced when Scott Barrett struggled to control a restart, eluding a few would-be tacklers in the process to dive over out wide.
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The sides meet again in their World Cup opener on 8 October.
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