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'Statement' win takes All Blacks back to No. 1

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August 18, 2025

New Zealand's Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Aug 16.

CORDOBA - New Zealand's Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Aug 16.

Ahead 31-10 at the interval, New Zealand held off a second-half fightback from the Pumas in Cordoba and ultimately emerged victors by scoring six tries to three.

The All Blacks clinched the world No. 1 ranking for the first time since 2021, leapfrogging world champions South Africa, who were stunned 38-22 by Australia in Johannesburg in the tournament opener.

Winger Sevu Reece also scored a double for the visitors, while fly-half Beauden Barrett kicked 11 points and was a controlling figure with his tactical kicking.

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