Rugby Championship: Argentina stun New Zealand in Wellington


Winger Mateo Carreras introduced Felipe Contepomi’s Argentina to inside 5 factors at half-time when he pounced on a defensive error to the touch down.

The Pumas moved into the lead for the primary time two minutes into the second half when lock Franco Molina scored his first Take a look at attempt by powering over following a line-out.

Wing Mark Telea restored the All Blacks’ five-point lead however fly-half Carreras’ penalty moved the Pumas to inside two factors.

Iconic ahead Creevy, capped 109 instances by his nation, then burrowed over and Carreras transformed to place the guests 5 factors forward.

The three-time world champions scrambled for a response however they made too many errors and Carreras’ late penalty put Argentina out of sight.

The groups meet once more in Auckland on 17 August.

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