Argentina Beat All Blacks For First Time In Sydney Stunner

Argentina served up one of the biggest upsets in test rugby history when they stunned New Zealand 25-15 in the Tri-Nations on Saturday, beating the three-times world champions for the first time in 30 attempts going back 35 years.

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An inspired Nicolas Sanchez scored all of Argentina’s points with a try, six penalties, and conversion, and the Pumas held off a fierce late onslaught from the All Blacks to secure a famous victory in their first test for more than a year.

The Argentinians were given almost no chance of registering a victory in their tournament opener after being kept off the pitch for almost the entire season by the global health crisis.

Fly-half Sanchez was a clear Man of the Match but it was a team effort as the Pumas tackled like demons, rucked like bulls, and ran the ball with confidence throughout the 80 minutes in front of 9,063 fans enjoying the late afternoon Sydney sun.