Argentina have beaten the All Blacks for the first time.
The Argentinians beat the All Blacks 25-15 in Sydney on Saturday. It was their 33rd attempt at beating New Zealand since their first game in 1976.
Argentina first-five Nicolas Sanchez was the star for Argentina. He scored all of his team’s points with one try and the rest coming from his kicking.
The closest Argentina had come to defeating the All Blacks before was a 21-21 draw in 1985, although they lost by only four points in their last encounter in July 2019.
New Zealand, also lost 24-22 to Australia last week in Brisbane. It is the first time since August 2011 they have lost back to back games.
The defeat drops New Zealand to third in the world rankings, behind South Africa and England, the lowest they have been since 2003.
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i was supporting the all blacks but Argentina played really well
it was a good game, i watched it. i wish the all blacks won
The All Blacks weren’t in the game mode.
Good luck next time All blacks.
it is sad the all blacks lost
Wow