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All Blacks vs Argentina

Argentina and New Zealand have met in rugby union since 1976.

Argentina and New Zealand have played each other in rugby union since 1976, when New Zealand first sent a team, a New Zealand XV rather than the top All Blacks side, to play Los Pumas on 30 October 1976.

Quick Facts

First meeting
30 October 1976 (New Zealand XV)
First recognised test
26 October 1985
Argentine win
10 August 2024

Lore & Background

Argentina credited its players with test caps for both games on that tour and for two games against the New Zealand XV when Argentina toured New Zealand in 1979; the New Zealand XV won all of those matches. The first test recognised by both unions was played on 26 October 1985. Argentina beat New Zealand on 10 August 2024.

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