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That 2007 team were absolutely outstanding - one of the best World Cup teams ever in my opinion- and could have gone further with a little more belief. It's funny because they oozed class and flair all over the pitch but played a brutal kick and chase game that oppositions couldn't live with.

^^Bokke I think you described the Pumas perfectly. This is a really unusual run of games but they haven't helped themselves by behaving completely illogically during games, marauding around with no real thought process behind the decisions they come to at any given moment. The coach seems a...

Maybe slightly disrespectful but he is correct. Is there any Argentina fan here who thinks this team is performing to its potential. Should these players not be pushing the best teams and at least being difficult to beat. More should be expected of this talented team. People pay money -a lot of...

I'm going for Aus by 26. Nobody does pressurised implosions like the Pumas - the most frustrating talented team in world rugby. They'll pressure the Wallaby line in the first half but will come away with nothing. The first 10 mins of the second half will be give and take before Aussie handling...

When the RC TV contract comes up for renegotiation, Arg should be told in no uncertain terms that their selection policy re European based players must change. It makes no sense that the lowest ranked team has the most strict selection policy.

I think that's being harsh on your kiwi brethren. I think Marshall is pretty good - does his research which isn't true of every NZ commentator. They often throw out obsolete cliches on the opposition (Scotland are brave, France have flair, Argentina have a scrum). I also think Ian Jones has good...

There is more chance of Kim Jong Un becoming president of the United States than of New Zealand losing this game. I can't fathom why you'd call it a banana skin? Ok, there may be a familiar pattern: the Pumas will probably go ahead through an early try; they may even lead at half time. But...

Ref was a disgrace but probably didn't change the result. World Rugby has a problem with Argentina - make no mistake about that. If rankings were based on 50 min games they'd be world champs. Alas, a group of several world class players are going to move back to Europe where the smell of cash...

I respect them outright - twice a RWC semi finalist which the likes of Scotland, Ireland and Italy could only dream of. The NZ public and media have no such respect for them which is why they keep having to reiterate the high level of respect they have for them. The persistence of the...

I respect them outright - twice a RWC semi finalist which the likes of Scotland, Ireland and Italy could only dream of. The NZ public and media have no such respect for them which is why they keep having to reiterate the high level of respect they have for them. The persistence of the...

If you say a team "deserves respect" the chances are you do not believe that they do. Would you say it about England? Any talk of blooding new players is indication that NZ have this in the bag (which they do). In the short history of the Rugby Championship, NZ have never been so strong, and Arg...

It's an astonishing fall from grace for a country that is a two time semi finalist in the RWC and has a rich rugby tradition. Something must be done and quick.

They'll have to relax that rule. It's as simple as that. I hope they'll have the balls to pull back on it.

Ref doing nothing for arg.

Gatorade will be happy

Lavannini performing true to form

Awful, awful, awful stuff from Argentina. Turned a possible try for into a try against.

I remember the Jags dominating the Chiefs, yet still losing the match. I was not popular with Argentina fans on this forum because of how critical I was that they let the game slip. Back then I could not have imagined them slipping into the comedic, slapstick style of rugby they are now known...

I'm so disappointed. But not shocked.

Argentina will dazzle for 70 mins, looking almost as good as the All Blacks but never converting their clear dominance to points in the way they should, mainly due to an abnormal amount of handling errors at key moments and inexplicable defensive lapses. Sanchez will be the best player on the...