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'Allowed Them to Breathe': The Area of Concern in All Blacks' Win over Pumas

On Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, New Zealand's All Blacks performed the haka at Mario Alberto Kempes stadium and opened their Rugby Championship with a 41-24 win over Argentina's Los Pumas.
The All Blacks powered ahead early, scoring four first-half tries to lead 31-10 at halftime, under coach Scott Robertson.
Facing a 14-man disadvantage, Argentina's Tomas Albornoz scored 14 points with a solo scrum try and Joaquin Oviedo's try after Billy Proctor was sin-binned.
Sealing the match, Samisoni Taukei'aho, hooker, dived over from a penalty lineout and added another try via a maul to end Argentinian hopes.
Looking ahead to the second round, the teams face each other again in Buenos Aires next Saturday in the Rugby Championship stage.

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