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The Match

Match Report

New Zealand come from behind to beat Argentina at Wembley in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of New Zealand's come-from-behind win over Argentina in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.

Form, Standings, Stats

New Zealand

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Last Game: Italy 11-29 New Zealand
Saturday, November 23 at 8.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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Argentina

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Last Game: France 37-23 Argentina
Friday, November 22 at 8.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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Head to Head
Jul 17, 2015 8.35am
First Round
New Zealand
39-18
Argentina
McCaw (20'), Nonu (40'), Piutau (42'), Read (48'), Taylor (71')
Gardner (26'), Wisdom (89')
Creevy (55', 61')
McCarthy (53'), Naismith (81'), Besic (91')
> Match Report
Sep 27, 2014 11.10pm
Fifth Round
Argentina
13-34
New Zealand
Agulla (79')
Draper (36'), Watkins (92')
Smith (12'), Dagg (24'), Savea (57'), Perenara (67')
Docherty (69'), Bell (92')
> Match Report
Sep 6, 2014 8.35am
Third Round
New Zealand
28-9
Argentina
Savea (27', 45'), Messam (40'), Smith (73')
Chicksen (62')

Aluko (37'), Koren (57')
> Match Report
Sep 28, 2013 11.40pm
Fifth Round
Argentina
15-33
New Zealand
Savea, Cane, Smith (2)
Sep 7, 2013 8.35am
Third Round
New Zealand
28-13
Argentina
Smith (2), Savea
Manuel Leguizamon
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