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The latest Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and New Zealand kicked off Saturday, August 23, at the Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, with live updates available throughout the evening[1][3][5]. The All Blacks entered the match on the back of a strong 41-24 win in Córdoba and a five-match winning streak, now targeting a second consecutive victory over the Pumas in the 2025 tournament[1][4][5].

Historically, New Zealand have dominated this matchup, winning 36 out of 40 tests against Argentina, with the Pumas claiming just three wins and a single draw (in Buenos Aires, 1985)[2][5]. Remarkably, Argentina have never beaten New Zealand on home soil despite several close contests. The most recent meetings saw the All Blacks scoring more than 30 points in the first half alone, and 40+ points in five of their last six games against Los Pumas[1][3]. Argentina’s only home draw came in 1985 when the score finished 25-25[2].

This match marked a milestone for Codie Taylor, who earned his 100th All Blacks cap against the nation he debuted against in 2015—only the 14th player in team history to reach that figure[1][3]. The All Blacks were further strengthened by the return of Tamaiti Williams and Wallace Sititi to the bench after injury[4][5].

With clear skies expected for kick-off following light rain on Friday, the Pumas sought a historic first-ever home victory over the All Blacks. Argentina’s lineup for this test was entirely homegrown, while New Zealand included several returning players from injury and had lineup changes following their opening win in Córdoba[2][4][5].

  • The match started at 5:00 p.m. ET, with live coverage on FloRugby and Sky Sport 1 (New Zealand)[1][4][5].
  • The encounter was officiated by referee Nic Berry, under whom Argentina have previously struggled against New Zealand[2].
  • Fans could follow live score updates, commentary, and instant match analysis via social media, mainstream broadcasters, and rugby fan communities[3][5][8].

The match was seen as an opportunity for Argentina to end a one-week reign of the All Blacks as the world number one following South Africa’s loss to Australia, adding further significance to this Rugby Championship showdown[4].

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