"An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test on Saturday to record their first ever home win over the All Blacks. The Pumas were out-scored three tries to two in Buenos Aires but replacement fly-half Santiago Carreras landed three second-half penalties to push them clear and respond in style to last week's 41-24 defeat in Cordoba."
"Argentina had lost all 15 previous home Tests against New Zealand, stretching back 40 years to 1985. Damian McKenzie landed a late penalty goal to earn New Zealand a bonus point, meaning they top the Rugby Championship standings after two rounds. All four teams have recorded a win and a loss after the Springboks earlier beat the Wallabies 30-22 in Cape Town."
Argentina beat New Zealand 29-23 in Buenos Aires, recording the Pumas' first home victory over the All Blacks after 15 previous defeats dating to 1985. The Pumas scored two tries to New Zealand's three but clinched the win through replacement fly-half Santiago Carreras, who kicked three second-half penalties. Julian Montoya highlighted the crowd energy and team belief, praising the collective effort and recovery from the prior loss. New Zealand earned a bonus point when Damian McKenzie kicked a late penalty. The visitors conceded three yellow cards, including two late in the first half, leaving them defending with 13 men.
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