Pool C / Wembley Stadium

 Leonardo Senatore of Argentina is hauled down by Richie McCaw and Aaron Smith of the New Zealand All Blacks during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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 Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks wins the line out ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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 Tomas Cubelli of Argentina is hauled down during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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 Ritchie McCaw of New Zealand leads the Haka during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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 The opposing team scrummage during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks charges forward with the ball during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between New Zealand and Argentina at Wembley Stadium on September 20, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

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Argentina in Christchurch

 Richie McCaw (L) and Dan Carter (R) of the All Blacks shake hands before The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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New Zealand scored five tries as they got their Rugby Championship title defence up and running with a 39-18 victory over Argentina in Christchurch.

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Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 TJ Perenara of the New Zealand All Blacks looks to pass during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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 Sonny Bill Williams of the New Zealand All Blacks looks to pass during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Kieran Read of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Charles Piutau of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Horacio Agulla of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Martin Hunter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Charles Piutau of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Tomas Cubelli of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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 Richie McCaw of the New Zealand All Blacks charges over to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Manuel Carizza of Argentina takes the high ball during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at AMI Stadium on July 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

(July 16, 2015 - Source: Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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Headlines from Planet Rugby / Weekend Previews

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New Scotland head coach Vern Cotter will get his first taste of action at Murrayfield when Argentina visit on Saturday.
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Saturday's big showdown in Dublin sees the Six Nations champions host a Springbok side high on confidence and looking to lay down a marker.
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Eben Etzebeth with Victor Matfield in a line out during the South African National rugby team training session at Blackrock College RFC on November 05, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.

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Another end-of-year Test series is upon us and still the same question remains; can Wales end their drought against the heavyweight southern trio.
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Wales players Rhys Priestland (back left) Justin Tipuric (back right) Cory Allen (2nd bottom) and Jamie Roberts in action during Wales training at the Millennium stadium on November 3, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

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Australia Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika (3rd right) shares a joke with his players during a Wallabies training session at Treforest on November 6, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.

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New Zealand will look to make a dent in England's World Cup aspirations when the two sides face off at Twickenham on Saturday.
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The New Zealand All Blacks arrive for a training session at Latymers on November 6, 2014 in London, England.

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England practice their scrummaging during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park on November 6, 2014 in Bagshot, England.

(November 5, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)

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Millennium Stadium

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Wales hammer Argentina

 Wales captain Sam Warburton runs into the Argentina defence during the International Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.

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Four-try Wales impressed to overcome a fatigued Pumas side 40-6 in an entertaining Test at the Millenium Stadium on Saturday.

Scores from Mike Phillips, George North, Toby Faletau and Ken Owens coupled with twenty points from the boot of Leigh Halfpenny were too much for a Pumas team that failed to capitalise on their early opportunities.

Where last week, against South Africa, Wales lacked a clinical element in attack, on Saturday they took the chances their play created, and quickly racked up a handsome lead.

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 Wales player Toby Faletau makes a break during the International Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.

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 Wales player Luke Charteris in action during the International Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 15, 2013 - Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe)

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Both teams began with plenty of enterprise in attack, and a high-tempo, offloading game was the order of the day. The Argentines had the better of the first-half, and indeed were briefly a man up after Justin Tipuric was sin-binned for tackling a player without the ball.

Sparkling runs from Santiago Cordero and a lovely chip and chase from captain Juan Leguizamon put the visitors in good attacking positions, but errors and good Welsh defence shut them down time and again.

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 Wales player Mike Phillips outpaces Santiago Cordero of Argentina to score the first try during the International Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.

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Man of the Match: Leigh Halfpenny was typically outstanding, and Mike Phillips recorded his best performance in a Welsh jersey for some time. But number eight Toby Faletau was at the heart of all Wales' tight grunt and attacking verve. His try was just reward for a performance that reaffirmed how important he is to the Dragons and Welsh rugby.

Moment of the Match: Faletau's try was the pick of the bunch, and extinguished any faint hopes of an Argentine comeback.

Match Report from Planet Rugby

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Wales player George North bursts past Horacio Agulla to score the second Wales try during the International Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 16, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales.

(November 15, 2013 - Source: Stu Forster/Getty Images Europe)

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next test:

22 Nov

Wales v Tonga

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23 Nov

Italy v Argentina

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Argentina tour / Investec Challenge

 Chris Robshaw the England captain lifts the trophy following his sides victory during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.

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England made it two wins from two in their November series on Saturday, sealing a 31-12 victory over Argentina.

It wasn't pretty, particularly in the second-half as the hosts only troubled the scorers in the final minutes after what was a decent opening spell.

Questions will be asked of his team by head coach Stuart Lancaster as to what happened at the turnaround to cause such a slump in form.

But credit must also go to the Pumas, who were a different side after the interval, as they looked to eat into the sizeable 24-6 half-time scoreline.

As mentioned, Argentina looked a shadow of their best in the first-half as England took them on up front, leading to gaps being created on the fringe.

However, the second 40 minutes would see the English fail to add to their three first period tries which will be a concern ahead of New Zealand.

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 Ben Morgan of England breaks clear to score a try during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.

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 Julio Farias Cabello of Argentina reaches for the ball in the line-out during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.

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Man of the match: Tough seeing as few players stood out for the full game but we go forTom Wood, who continues to shine. His rangy yet powerful style was again prominent.

Moment of the match: Half-time...what happened at the break to see such a turnaround?

Match Report - Planet Rugby

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Courtney Lawes (L) of England and Julio Farias Cabello (R) of Argentina challenge for the ball at a lineout during the QBE International match between England and Argentina at Twickenham Stadium on November 9, 2013 in London, England.

(November 8, 2013 - Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe)

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next test:

16 Nov

Wales v Argentina

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England v New Zealand

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Argentina 15 - 33 New Zealand

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 Sam Cane of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 The All Black pack have problems against their opposite numbers in the scrum during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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Bonus-point win for All Blacks

A late try from right wing Ben Smith helped New Zealand to a 33-15 bonus-point win over Argentina on Saturday.

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks breaks clear of Julio Farias Cabello to score the first try during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe of Argentina is challenged by Julian Savea during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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That critical fourth try puts the All Blacks five points clear of the Springboks ahead of the two team's meeting at Ellis Park in Johannesburg next week.

South Africa know they must beat New Zealand with four tries or more whilst also denying their hosts a losing bonus-point. It is a tough task.

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 Marcelo Bosch of Argentina is tackled by Conrad Smith (L) and Ma'a Nonu during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Sam Cane of the All Blacks takes on Manuel Carizza (R) during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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Man of the match: Constantly looking for work while being smart when in possession, Ben Smith takes this ahead of namesake Conrad due to his two scores. Meanwhile Ma'a Nonu impressed at inside centre, as did the Pumas props Juan Figallo and Marcos Ayerza.

Moment of the match: It has to be Ma'a Nonu's double pump pass for Ben Smith's first try. The pass was a beaut and came after Nonu had driven back an Argentine in an earlier phase. He really is a different player from Super Rugby when he pulls on that Black jersey.

Villain of the match: The fan(s) with a laser pen.

Full Match Report- Planet Rugby

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 Sam Whitelock of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Julian Savea of the All Blacks is tackled by Eusebio Guinazu during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Keven Mealamu of the All Blacks is tackled by Juan Martin Fernadez Lobbe (L) and Juan Pablo Orlandi during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Martin Landajo of Argentina passes the ball during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Ben Smith of the All Blacks is tackled by Nicolas Sanchez (R) during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Martin Landajo of Argentina kicks the ball as Brodie Retallick attempts to block during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Ben Smith of the All Blacks breaks clear to score the third try during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Aaran Smith of the All Blacks breaks with the ball during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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 Charlie Faumuina of the All Blacks charges upfield during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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Sam Cane of the All Blacks charges upfield during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

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Charles Piutau of the All Blacks is tackled by Patricio Albacete during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina and the New Zealand All Blacks at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on September 28, 2013 in La Plata, Argentina.

(September 27, 2013 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images South America)

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Australia scrape past Argentina

 Kane Douglas of the Wallabies controls a maul during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

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The Wallabies broke their Rugby Championship duck with a narrow 14-13 victory over Argentina in Perth on Saturday.

The win wasn't pretty but the hosts will take it, as it's the first under new coach Ewen McKenzie, and ends a four-match winless streak which stretches back to their loss in the series decider to the British and Irish Lions in July.

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 Agustín Creevy of the Pumas is tackled by Quade Cooper of the Wallabies during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

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 Rob Simmons of the Wallabies contests for the ball against Angentinian players during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

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With most of the match played in driving rain and a howling wind there were plenty of handling errors and kicking for territory, especially during the opening half.

Man of the Match: Nic White deserves a mention, for a solid display in trying conditions, in his first start to a Test but Argentina's front row gets our vote for another dominant display in the scrums.

Moment of the match: With the game being played in atrocious conditions, there wasn't much expansive play but another moment of brilliance from Israel Folau ultimately sealed the win for the Wallabies

Match Report from Planet Rugby:

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 Wallabies captain Ben Mowen is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

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 Christian Leali'ifano of the Wallabies evades a tackle by Felipe Contepomi of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

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Argentina appear to be getting closer and closer to their first win in the Rugby Championship but that promise continues to paper over the need for a long-term strategy to secure the future of the game in the South American country.

The current crop of Pumas, who largely play professionally in Europe, came within two points of their maiden win in a 14-13 defeat to Australia in Perth on Saturday, a week after going down 28-13 to the world champion All Blacks in Hamilton.

Argentina outscored the Wallabies 10-0 in the second half but were unable to add to their score after number eight Juan Manuel Leguizamon had grabbed their only try with 15 minutes to go at Subiaco Oval.

The Pumas struggled to get regular international play for years until their stunning third-placed finish at the 2007 World Cup forced administrators to find them a place at the top table of the game.

The southern hemisphere powerhouses (SANZAR) agreed to expand their Tri-Nations competition from last year, pending some financial guarantees from the International Rugby Board and plans that Argentina would look to establish a professional game.

That has yet to materialise and hopes of it happening are now largely focused on SANZAR's negotiations over the expansion of the provincial Super Rugby tournament in 2016, when a new broadcasting deal will come into force.

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Wallabies captain Ben Mowen is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and Argentina at Patersons Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Perth, Australia.

(September 13, 2013 - Source: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

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