2020 Tri Nations Series – New Zealand vs Argentina Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Argentina taking place? Saturday 14th November, 2020 – 06:10 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Argentina taking place? Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Argentina? All matches are currently running at a reduced capacity. Click here for more info
What channel is New Zealand vs Argentina on? This match will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Argentina? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
NEW ZEALAND
Starting line-up: Joe Moody, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samuel Whitelock, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane (c), Ardie Savea, Aaron Smith, Richie Mo’unga, Caleb Clarke, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Beauden Barrett
Replacements: Codie Taylor, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tupou Vaa’I, Hoskins Sotutu, Brad Weber, Rieko Ioane, Damian McKenzie
ARGENTINA
Starting line-up: Tetaz, Julian Montoya, Francisco Gómez-Kodela, Guido Petti, Matias Alemanno, Pablo Matera (c), Marcos Kremer, Rodrigo Bruni, Tomas Cubelli, Nicolas Sánchez, Juan Imhoff, Santiago Chocobares, Matias Orlando, Bautista Delguy, Santiago Carreras
Replacements: Facundo Bosch, Mayco Vivas, Santiago Medrano, Santiago Grondona, Tomas Lezana, Gonzalo Bertranou, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Cordero
THE PREDICTION
The All Blacks are top of the Tri Nations Series after back-to-back tests against Australia that doubled as the back-end of the Bledisloe Cup, with Australian snatching the last of their four matches by two points in a 22-24 victory. With the Bledisloe Cup retained, though, a small stepping-off of the gas could have been expected in that fourth fixture but New Zealand will come into this match with vigour as they can focus on just the one tournament. Argentina look like gluttons for punishment as the team that facilitates a league competition in this format and they took the wooden spoon home in each of the last four Rugby Championships. Whilst the All Blacks cannot regain the Championship trophy, won by South Africa in 2019, they can improve their lead in the Tri Nations table by covering -15 in a big over the Pumas.
