TRC U20 - NZ v Argentina

[Bovidae]

As with all teams, some squad rotation. Tofuka Paongo was a non-travelling reserve so must have replaced someone. Maybe Toby Bell.

[Bovidae]

https://www.allblacks.com/news/gibbes-prepares-nzu20-for-rugged-forward-battle-against-argentina

[Bovidae]

The weather is much better so hopefully more attacking rugby.

[Grooter]

Nice try to Pledger

[Grooter]

Simpson sharp off the tee

[Bovidae]

The Arg no-try from the maul was justice as Smith should have been awarded the penalty as there was an obvious clear release.

The AR somehow denied Christie a try too as Wrampling was not in touch.

NZ look good when they go wide but handling will be important in these conditions now.

HT: 24-8 to NZ.

[Duluth]

Nice try. The midfield worked well there

[Bovidae]

A BP win to NZ 43-20 (6 tries to 3). Arg scored two quick tries in the 2nd half to get within 11 pts but NZ hit back.

Andrew Smith is really good at winning lineouts from the opposition throws, at least 3 per match by my count.

Gibbes will have some tough selection decisions to make.

[SBW1]

Saw the Kiwis warming up at Sunshine Coast Stadium, Jason Ryan and Leon Macdonald were both helping with prep.

[Bovidae]