Thus, Argentina goes on to lead the competition with 9 points and two victories in three dates. Australia also adds 9 points, which had defeated South Africa hours before (25-17) in Adelaide. The ‘All Blacks’ close with 5 points and the ‘Springboks’ with 4.
Two weeks after their brilliant victory at home against Australia, Australian coach Michael Cheika’s charges continue to offer good sensations one year before the World Cup in France. A situation opposite to that of New Zealand, which did not last long the confidence gained thanks to its victory two weeks ago in Johannesburg against South Africa.
Since the setback in Ireland (29-20) in the November tests, the ‘All Black’ boat seems to be adrift. France (40-25), Ireland (23-12 and 32-22), South Africa (26-10) and now Argentina have beaten the men in black. On the next date, on September 3, Argentina will face New Zealand again, in Hamilton.
Never before have New Zealand lost three successive home Tests, and a fourth loss could prove fatal. “They put a lot of pressure on us in the second half, and we didn’t react the way we wanted,” lamented third row and local captain Sam Cane.
The Cougars’ performance was brave and reminiscent of two years ago, when they stunned New Zealand for the first time in Sydney (25-15). On that occasion, fly half Nicolás Sánchez kicked six penalties and signed a conversion, a feat equaled by winger Boffeli, who hit all seven of his shots.
The New Zealanders conceded a try through Argentine third row Juan Martín González (47) after an error by the ‘Blacks’. Pablo Matera, who played in Christchurch this season with the Canterbury Crusaders, reflected the visitors’ joy at the end of the clash.
“It’s too good, it’s a dream come true to come back to my country and beat the All Blacks for the first time, it’s even more special (than the win in Sydney),” he said. In the other match, Australia already led 10-3 at half-time over the South Africans, who have not won a win in Australia since 2013.
Source: Ambito
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