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3rd & 7 37yd

Wayne Barnes has been at the center of attention. He sent Argentina's Pablo Matera to the bin after 15 mins for a professional foul, then Richie McCaw and Conrad Smith say yellow for New Zealand later in the half. But with 13 men New Zealand earned a late penalty to reduce Argentina's lead to one point at halftime.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:37:51 PM
Close. But Don't panic Mr Mannering. ABs know all about pressure in situations like this.

by Richard 9/20/2015 4:37:54 PM
Is it just me or is Barnes still anti-kiwi? why is Argentina not getting yellows for similar offences?

by Kiwi 9/20/2015 4:37:55 PM
Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray says: All Blacks under massive pressure. Who blinks after the break, who believes, who has the fitness?

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:38:18 PM
Make sure you stick with us after the game because Wynne will be here answering all your questions in a Live Chat.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:39:30 PM
You can start sending your questions in now. Wynne will join us 20 minutes after the final whistle, after we have brought you all the post match wrap.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:40:44 PM
Just a pretty poor 40 minutes from the All Blacks. Two senior players sent to the bin for the All Blacks in McCaw and Conrad Smith, the Smith decision probably a bit harsh. The All Blacks have been trying to build some structure but Argentina haven't allowed them to with some quick and strong defence. Can Argentina keep up with that pace for the second half? That's the big question. Argentina also might look back on the decision to take a shot a goal when Smith went to the big. New Zealand were down to 13 men then and it was a great chance for Argentina to cross over for a second time. They would have had an 8-on-7 scrum with an extra man out wide. Instead they got the three points and the All Blacks went down the other end to kick a penalty of their own.

by Cameron McMillan 9/20/2015 4:41:06 PM
by Andrew Mulligan via twitter 9/20/2015 4:41:19 PM
Why am I not surprised, Wayne Barnes inconsistent. Yellow card for us but not for them for similar and repeat infringements especially when we were on attack. How on earth does he rate as a world-cup quality ref. God help us if he's our ref in the knockout games.

by TC 9/20/2015 4:41:51 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG : Carter's 4 for 4 on kicks. Yet: Argentina leads at halftime nzh.nu/Sru2u #blacktoblack http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXF8ySUcAEVm9j.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 4:44:54 PM
The bench should decide this... And not the little one Conrad and Richie have been sharing. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 4:45:07 PM
NZ defence looks passive compared to Argentina. Wouldn't panic just yet though. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter retweeted by nzherald 9/20/2015 4:45:22 PM
Metres
All Blacks 168 Argentina 200
Joaquin Tuculet 47
Ben Smith 38
Leonardo Senatore 36

Tackles
All Blacks 57 Argentina 50
Woodcock 9
McCaw 7
Owen Franks 6

Missed tackles
All Blacks 15 Argentina 13

by Cameron McMillan 9/20/2015 4:48:03 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG : Let's emermber, history is on the All Blacks side. Go ALL BLACKS! nzh.nu/SrwuZ http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXGysEUAAAi_2I.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 4:48:37 PM
The second half is underway and Richie McCaw is back on the field for the All Blacks.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:49:00 PM
Still no Conrad Smith though and Argentina have early possession, digging away inside the All Blacks 22.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:49:21 PM
The Pumas try a clever kick and chase, Aaron Smith is back to recover but New Zealand are pinged for offside.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:50:03 PM
PENALTY TO ARGENTINA! Sanchez will kick for goal from right in front.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:50:39 PM
He doesn't miss. Argentina increase their lead.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:50:55 PM
Hell of a team talk Shag! 16-12. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 4:51:00 PM
43 MINS: ALL BLACKS 12 ARGENTINA 16

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:51:19 PM
No No.. thats not in the Script --- we want to score 1st in 2nd Half

by Richard 9/20/2015 4:51:20 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG : PENALTY TO ARGENTINA! Sanchez kicks for goal, #ARG extends lead 16-12 nzh.nu/SrwJr http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXHtgLWoAA2Xqa.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 4:52:37 PM
Mulder-Scully! Do you believe? #RWC2015 #NZLvARG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXHufpU8AA9yBY.jpg

by Matt, Jeremy & Laura via twitter 9/20/2015 4:52:43 PM
All Blacks on the attack now. Carter swings the ball to Nonu but he loses it forward.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:53:16 PM
Argentina extend the lead after halftime. All Blacks down a man, down four points. nzh.tw/11516192 #rwc2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXH_jSUYAEoB-u.jpg

by nzherald Sport via twitter 9/20/2015 4:53:51 PM
Just caught a sneak peak into the ABs dressing room at halftime. Lads seem fine. youtu.be/ZeVuOux5WLM

by Jimmy Neesham via twitter retweeted by crywank 9/20/2015 4:53:51 PM
It's a bit helter skelter from the All Blacks. The rhythm is not there, but they are against a very solid Argentina defence.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:53:55 PM
Hansen rings the changes. SBW is on for Nonu and Crockett is on for Woodcock.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:54:23 PM
Richard - theres no more script writers in this world cup - they got fired after Japan won v SA so no scripts anymore...

by Kiwi 9/20/2015 4:54:25 PM
Get a grip. The AB's do not have an ordained right to win, they have to earn it. Argentina have been improving a lot recently and are becoming a force to be reckoned with.

by Pointed Finger 9/20/2015 4:54:28 PM
Can SBW make the difference that the All Blacks need?

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:54:42 PM
Hmmmm SBW for Nonu... Interesting

by Richard 9/20/2015 4:55:01 PM
All Blacks have controlled possession 22m out.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:55:17 PM
Into their 9th phase now.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:55:33 PM
All of a sudden SBW creates a golden chance, gets the offload away and Milner Skudder drops it! #nzlvarg #rwc2015

by radiosportnz via twitter retweeted by nzheraldsport 9/20/2015 4:56:01 PM
Oh dear. SBW had just the impact that NZ needed, breaking through on the right flank before delivering a perfect back handed offload to Milner-Skudder right on the line. And he dropped it.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:56:16 PM
Whats with the dropsies? shocking!

by Kiwi 9/20/2015 4:56:26 PM
Bad drop but good signs. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 4:56:33 PM
Mulder-Scully... Oh dear... #NZLvARG #RWC2015

by Matt, Jeremy & Laura via twitter 9/20/2015 4:56:36 PM
That one hurt for All Blacks fans. It looked a sure thing. Milner Skudder has been good today too, he will need to quickly get over that.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:57:00 PM
Conrad Smith is back on the field for NZ and Argentina have a scrum 5m out from their own line.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 4:57:25 PM
The ABs better get going soon

by guda95@gmail.com 9/20/2015 4:57:34 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG Can SBW make the difference that the All Blacks need? nzh.nu/Srx60 #blacktoblack http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXJCL2WcAAWo-3.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 4:58:24 PM
All of a sudden SBW creates a golden chance, gets the offload away and Milner Skudder drops it! #nzlvarg #rwc2015

by radiosportnz via twitter retweeted by nzherald 9/20/2015 4:58:38 PM