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Live blog: All Blacks v Argentina

3rd & 7 37yd

They lost by five points to South Africa in Mendoza and by just one point to Australia in Perth, but were also thumped 73-13 by the Boks in Bloemfontein.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 9:58:11 PM
My name is Steven Holloway and I will be keeping you up to date with everything you need to know from today's came. Just click 'comment now' to share your views on how you think this one will play out.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:02:56 PM
The weather report from Buenos Aires is a wet one. Dark clouds have descended on La Plata Stadium and the slippery conditions will likely favour the home side.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:08:26 PM
An enthusiastic crowd of over 40,000 have gathered for today's game, and their loud chanting, singing and drumming has created a party-type atmosphere.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:11:26 PM
Pumas vs All Blacks http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVSEfj7IQAAhtRx.jpg

by Kevin Vitola via twitter 9/28/2013 10:12:28 PM
After the Springboks dispatched the Wallabies at Newlands this morning, the All Blacks need to beat the Pumas to move back ahead of South Africa ahead of their decisive match in Johannesburg next week.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:17:07 PM
Let's go boys....

by Bman 9/28/2013 10:17:09 PM
Tuning in from Torteguero, Costa Rica! Go the ABs!!

by Richie 9/28/2013 10:20:56 PM
GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS ! Bring on sth Africa

by Kiwi Ben in Bowen Australia 9/28/2013 10:22:08 PM
Despite a lot of concern about the fitness of Kieran Read, the All Blacks' stand-in skipper will start today.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:22:36 PM
Here is how the teams will line up.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:22:50 PM
All Blacks:15-Israel Dagg, 14-Ben Smith, 13-Conrad Smith, 12-Ma'a Nonu, 1-Julian Savea, 10-Aaron Cruden, 9-Aaron Smith, 8-Kieran Read, 7-Sam Cane, 6-Liam Messam, 5-Sam Whitelock, 4-Brodie Retallick, 3-Owen Franks, 2-Andrew Hore, 1-Tony Woodcock.

Reserves: 16-Kevin Mealamu, 17-Wyatt Crockett, 18-Charlie Faumuina, 19-Jeremy Thrush, 20-Steven Luatua, 21-Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22-Beauden Barrett, 23-Charlie Piutau.

Argentina:15-Martin Hernandez, 14-Gonzalo Camacho, 13-Marcelo Bosch, 12-Santiago Fernandez, 11-Horacio Agulla, 10-Nicolas Sanchez, 9-Martin Landajo, 8-Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 7-Pablo Matera, 6-Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (captain), 5-Julio Faras Cabello, 4-Manuel Carizza, 3-Juan Figallo, 2-Eusebio Guiaz, 1-Marcos Ayerza

Reserves:16-Agustin Creevy, 17-Nahuel Lobo, 18-Juan Pablo Orlandi, 19-Mariano Galarza, 20-Benjamin Macome, 21-Tomas Cubelli, 22-Felipe Contepomi, 23-Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:23:52 PM
kia ora Steven look forward comment go da Boys....

by sam 274 9/28/2013 10:24:00 PM
Kia ora Sam, nice to have you on board. Does anyone out there believe Argentina have a chance today? Would love to hear from you.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:25:53 PM
Waiting on the kick off live from Bondi!

by Sonny Bill 9/28/2013 10:26:17 PM
As the all blacks say steven anything is possible

by jsnansen 9/28/2013 10:27:37 PM
GO THE ALLBLACKS.

by pittbull 9/28/2013 10:27:38 PM
Hope there is no laser lights in the crowd this year.we still won anyway.go the ALL BLACKS ! I'm getting excited !

by Kiwi Ben in Bowen Australia 9/28/2013 10:27:46 PM
Likewise in Port Moresby as there isn't any live television here.

by Andre 9/28/2013 10:27:49 PM
I reckon Argentina will beat the Aussies next weekend

by Kiwi Ben in Bowen Australia 9/28/2013 10:28:27 PM
Waiting for kick off in Alice springs

by Crabby 9/28/2013 10:29:48 PM
they have a fare chance but not a good chance....

by sam 274 9/28/2013 10:30:32 PM
by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:31:08 PM
We are just ten minutes away from kick off now, both sides are going through their final preparations. The crowd is very loud and the pitch is very slippery.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:32:28 PM
WOW... the starting time is so civilized at just before 6PM Saturday evening Chicago, instead of 2 or 3AM early morning...GO GO AB

by OTAGO75inChicagoUSA 9/28/2013 10:32:52 PM
The teams are now out on the field and it's anthem time.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:34:18 PM
Rodrigo Mora blasts out a Spanish sounding Maori rendition of the NZ anthem. If that makes sense. English verse lacks a bit of passion. Doesn't really work for me and not a lot of crowd buy-in. A disappointing 5.5/10.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:36:12 PM
But gee whiz the Argentina anthem has brought everyone to life. It's loud, it's proud and there are a a few hints of tears from the players. A very one-sided anthem-off today. 8/10 for the Pumas. First blood to the hosts.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:37:59 PM
1 30am here In Riyadh Saudi waiting for the OSN coverage to start should be a cracker I think the Argies will be up to it, like the Sth A test the ABs will be tested, exactly wot they need. Go the ABs

by desertrat 9/28/2013 10:38:05 PM
The passion from the players at the end of the Pumas anthem was something else. Special stuff. Now it's haka time.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:38:51 PM
Boys aren't known for their singing are they. Thank god for that otherwise might muck up their game

by desertrat 9/28/2013 10:38:54 PM
I think Pumas in with a good chance. They wont go away today. Going to be tough for our boys. Go the All Blacks

by Zane - Jababeka Indonesia 9/28/2013 10:39:00 PM
Led by Liam Messam the haka is goooood. The boys look fired up, the crowd goes nuts after watching in silence and we are all set to go.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:40:06 PM
We are underway, and Julian Savea makes a good early surge down field. Early signs that the ABs are trying to play at pace.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:41:56 PM
But a penalty goes against them. It's just on halfway and Marcelo Bosch is going to have a crack at goal.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:42:41 PM
reading blog in PNG go the all blacks

by herb PNG 9/28/2013 10:42:45 PM
It's all of 60 metres and Bosch pushes it away to the left. It was an ambitious attempt that never really looked likely.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:43:25 PM
So, Cruden to kick off again and the Pumas have control off the ball on halfway.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:43:50 PM
Great drive from the Pumas now. They are camped out on the ABs 22, and now try a drop kick.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:45:12 PM
Nicolas Sanchez misses with the kick. Pumas desperate for early points.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 10:45:48 PM
How much did Julian savea look like Jonah scoring that try!? Half expected him to run over someone... #ARGvNZL

by Derek Callister via twitter 9/28/2013 11:13:04 PM
A bit weird seeing a Chinese bank with their logos plastered all over the field of a rugby match in La Plata...

by Nadeem 9/28/2013 11:13:43 PM
Another stoppage in play now as we wait for the Pumas to pack down a scrum on halfway.

by Steven Holloway 9/28/2013 11:14:00 PM
What's the record for the longest running half in an international rugby match? #ARGvNZL

by Iain McGregor via twitter 9/28/2013 11:14:41 PM