Argentina will face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship test on July 8th at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. The match will kick off at 4.10 p.m. (1810 GMT). The referee for the game will be Angus Gardner from Australia, with Nic Berry and Jordan Way serving as assistant referees. The TMO for the match will be Brett Cronan, also from Australia.
Argentina, currently ranked 8th in the world, will be led by coach Michael Cheika and captain Julian Montoya. The team lineup includes Emiliano Boffelli, Bautista Delguy, Matias Moroni, Lucio Cinti, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Bertranou, Rodrigo Bruni, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Pablo Matera, Tomas Lavanini, Matias Alemanno, Lucio Sordoni, Julian Montoya, and Thomas Gallo. The replacements for Argentina are Augustin Creevy, Mayco Vivas, Eduardo Bello, Pedro Rubiolo, Sanriago Grondona, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Nicolas Sanchez, and Matias Orlando.
On the other hand, New Zealand, ranked 3rd in the world, will be coached by Ian Foster and captained by Sam Cane. The team lineup includes Beauden Barrett, Emoni Narawa, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Josh Lord, Scott Barrett, Tyrel Lomax, Dane Coles, and Ethan de Groot. The replacements for New Zealand are Codie Taylor, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Tupou Vaa’i, Dalton Papali’i, Finley Christie, Richie Mo’unga, and Braydon Ennor.
In terms of their overall record, Argentina and New Zealand have faced each other 35 times. Argentina has won 2 matches, there has been 1 draw, and New Zealand has emerged victorious in 32 encounters. When playing in Argentina, the two teams have met 13 times, with New Zealand winning 12 matches and 1 ending in a draw.
Looking at their recent meetings, the last five matches between Argentina and New Zealand have resulted in the following outcomes: New Zealand won 53-3 in Hamilton in 2022, Argentina won 25-18 in Christchurch in 2022, New Zealand won 36-13 in Brisbane in 2021, New Zealand won 39-0 in Gold Coast in 2021, and New Zealand won 38-0 in Newcastle in 2020.
In conclusion, the upcoming Rugby Championship test between Argentina and New Zealand promises to be an exciting match. Both teams have a rich history of competition, and their recent encounters have been closely contested. Fans can expect a thrilling display of rugby skills and tactics on July 8th.
