2020 Tri Nations Series – Argentina vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Argentina vs New Zealand taking place? Saturday 28th November, 2020 – 08:45 (UK)

Where is Argentina vs New Zealand taking place? McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Australia

Where can I get tickets for Argentina vs New Zealand? All matches are currently running at a reduced capacity. Click here for more info

What channel is Argentina vs New Zealand on? This match will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Argentina vs New Zealand? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

ARGENTINA: 15 Emiliano Boffelli, 14 Ramiro Moyano, 13 Juan Cruz Mallia, 12 Jeronimo de la Fuente, 11 Santiago Cordero, 10 Nicolas Sanchez, 9 Felipe Ezcurra, 8 Facundo Isa, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Pablo Matera (c), 5 Lucas Paulos, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Santiago Medrano, 2 Julian Montoya, 1 Mayco Vivas

Replacements: 16 Santiago Socino, 17 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 18 Lucio Sordoni, 19 Matías Alemanno, 20 Santiago Grondona, 21 Gonzalo Bertranou, 22 Santiago Carreras, 23 Lucas Mensa

NEW ZEALAND: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Jordie Barrett, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Jack Goodhue, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Akira Ioane, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Joe Moody

Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Hoskins Sotutu, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Rieko Ioane, 23 Will Jordan

THE PREDICTION

It is incredible to think that Argentina could top the Tri Nations table after round 4 but they have been surprisingly combative in their two matches so far. Their opening win over the All Blacks was backed up by a 15-15 comeback against Australia last weekend and in many ways the Pumas have saved this Rugby Championship from insignificance after South Africa pulled out. Argentina must no longer be underestimated by the two heavyweights and with all teams poised on six points apiece these final two matches should be fierce indeed. In the grand scheme, the winner of the Tri Nations Series will be whichever team manages to defeat the brave Pumas the most comprehensively. The All Blacks have now lost their last two competitive matches – almost unheard of in recent times – and they will be desperate to right that here. With the element of surprise firmly lost, Argentina will still contribute to an exhilarating match but New Zealand should restore balance by covering a modest -10.