Argentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times.
Argentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat.
Michael Hooper admitted Australia have a lot of things to work on following their 35-17 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa.
South Africa debutant Herschel Jantjies did his World Cup chances no harm as he scored two tries in a dominant 35-17 win over Australia.
Former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has heaped praise on coach Joe Schmidt and says Andy Farrell is the right man to replace him.
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Argentina have named 13 Jaguares in their starting line-up to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
The top try-scorer in the 2019 Super Rugby season, Sevu Reece, will make his first appearance for the All Blacks against Argentina.
Australia coach Michael Cheika has named a much-changed side for his side's Rugby Championship opener, with Nic White among those recalled.
A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
Set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses.