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Argentina recorded a first win over New Zealand in the thirtieth time of calling with a 25-15 victory at the Tri-Nations tournament in Sydney.
Nicolás Sánchez scored all the points for the Pumas, who led by 13 at halftime and continued to heroically put bodies on the line in the second period.
It was Argentina’s first test in over a year, since the win over the United States in the 2019 World Cup, but they got off to an electric start in Australia with Stade Francais’ elevated midfielder Sánchez who jumped on the minute 19 after he received his timely kick to dive under the posts.
Tonight is your Argentine night, congratulations. #NZLvARG pic.twitter.com/gKFfL1bHv0
– All blacks (@AllBlacks) November 14, 2020
Two more penalties from the Pumas’ number 10, added to their incredible defense, added to the growing sense that history could be at stake at halftime.
Sam Cane’s try helped the All Blacks cut the deficit to nine with 26 minutes to go, but once again Sánchez kept his cool and a successful late kick from the midline brought Argentina even closer to a first win over the three-time World Cup champions. .
Caleb Clarke managed to make an effort into the corner for New Zealand after the buzzer, but it was a bit of comfort and he couldn’t dampen the party atmosphere at Bankwest Stadium.
New All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has overseen consecutive losses for the first time since August 2011 after losing to Australia at the Tri-Nations last weekend.
For Argentina, this victory ends a 35-year wait for a win against New Zealand, with the previous 29 encounters bringing only one draw in 1985.
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