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3rd & 7 37yd

So, 20 minutes to go and Argentina trail by three. Not many thought it would be this close but Argentina have been superb today. And it's by no means over.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:14:44 PM
Barnes tells ARG to stop appealing for yellow cards. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 5:14:45 PM
But here come the All Blacks. Kieran Read with a rampaging run down the left wing.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:15:02 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG The All Blacks were trailing for about 40 minutes before that try. #realtalk nzh.nu/Sryvs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXM4KwUwAEO_Cp.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 5:15:17 PM
SBW makes another strong run, he has made an impact. SBW is brought down 10m out.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:15:32 PM
The ABs swing the ball wide to the left but the pass from Crockett was forward.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:15:55 PM
Argentina quickly counter. They move the ball with such pace. Up over halfway now.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:16:26 PM
PENALTY AGAINST ARGENTINA!

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:16:49 PM
Good work from Kaino at the breakdown earns New Zealand a penalty. Carter kicks for touch, NZ have a lineout 40m out.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:17:17 PM
Sam Cane now joins the action, replacing Kaino.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:17:33 PM
Not sure I'm ready for the hate, but SBW has made a big (positive) difference. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 5:17:53 PM
64 MINS: ALL BLACKS 19 ARGENTINA 16

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:18:14 PM
What a phase. Some great link up play between SBW and Aaron Smith set up Sam Cane with a glorious chance to score under the posts. But, just as Milner-Skudder did earlier, Cane spilled the ball on the line.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:19:41 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG : Grant Fox backed SBW to perform at peak during the World Cup nzh.nu/SrxKx #blacktoblack http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXN71FU8AAbqQ2.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 5:19:48 PM
Argentina clear, but only momentarily. Back come the All Blacks.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:20:01 PM
TRY SAM CANE!

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:20:09 PM
TRY! Crabs Williamson!!! #NZLvARG #RWC2015

by Matt, Jeremy & Laura via twitter 9/20/2015 5:20:20 PM
It looked easy in the end. That was more like it from the All Blacks. They had numbers out left and used them well, drawing the defender and spinning the pass. SBW threw the last pass, Cane had a spare man on the outside but didn't need him.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:21:18 PM
Carter slots the conversion and the All Blacks have a 10-point lead.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:21:52 PM
Sam Cane finishes off a great team try. nzh.tw/11516192 #rwc2015 #nzlvarg http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXOb72UYAQjpGf.jpg

by nzherald Sport via twitter 9/20/2015 5:21:59 PM
Easy.. Easy

by Richard 9/20/2015 5:22:08 PM
What an impact Sexy Bill Williams has made since he came on... #NZLvARG #RWC2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXOhC_UEAAY42V.jpg

by Matt, Jeremy & Laura via twitter 9/20/2015 5:22:21 PM
If I hadn't been up watching #RSAvJPN about this time yesterday I'd say game over. Now I won't believe anything till I see it. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 5:22:57 PM
#RWC2015 #NZLvARG Sam Cane with the TRY! nzh.nu/SrzEK http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXOuaHW8AEhZx9.jpg

by Cameron McMillan via twitter 9/20/2015 5:23:19 PM
It's so hard to beat this All Blacks side over the full 80 minutes. As the Pumas' legs tired, the All Blacks were able to bring on SBW, Barrett and Cane who have all made a great impact of the bench. NZ are finishing very strong, after a rusty start.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:23:26 PM
Just over 10 minutes to go and the All Blacks lead by ten points.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:24:04 PM
All Blacks win the lineout 40m out from the line.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:25:12 PM
They get the wheels on the rolling maul spinning. All Blacks starting to look very good here.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:25:38 PM
Barrett drops a chip kick in behind but Conrad Smith is out jumped.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:26:12 PM
Bonus point would be nice

by Richard 9/20/2015 5:26:14 PM
Argentina awarded a penalty for Smith's late tackle and they clear down to halfway.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:26:39 PM
Victor Vito is on now, replacing Retallick.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:27:00 PM
If I hadn't been up watching #RSAvJPN about this time yesterday I'd say game over. Now I won't believe anything till I see it. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter retweeted by nzherald 9/20/2015 5:27:16 PM
Aaron Smith dives over the tryline. Another great shot by the Herald's Brett Phibbs. nzh.tw/11516192 #rwc2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPXPtFvUsAAPgCc.jpg

by nzherald Sport via twitter 9/20/2015 5:27:31 PM
The All Blacks press on again. Over the 22. They look likely everytime they have possession now.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:27:39 PM
Conrad Smith does well to drive down the blindside.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:28:09 PM
But Faumuina has spilled it.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:28:30 PM
The game is wide open and scrappy now. Almost like a game of sevens.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:29:09 PM
Bring on all the Wellington boys - we'll show the others how to play rugby

by Gemma Beattie 9/20/2015 5:29:12 PM
Carter finally brings some sanity to the play by sending a raking kick down into the corner.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:29:38 PM
Pumas recover, respond with one of their own, then SBW finds touch 22m out from Argentina's line.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:30:07 PM
Are there two Conrad smith's out there? A good one and a cheating one?

by B 9/20/2015 5:30:10 PM
It's been a real, physical challenge for the All Blacks. There will be some sore bodies tomorrow. And Argentina are a real threat in this tournament. They have proved that today.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:31:08 PM
ABs probably now glad this wasn't their last pool match. They've smashed each other to bits. #NZLvARG

by Dylan Cleaver via twitter 9/20/2015 5:31:39 PM
But the Pumas lost some structure as the match wore on.. The All Blacks have totally dominated the last 15 minutes.

by Steven Holloway 9/20/2015 5:31:55 PM