Recap: All Blacks hold off Argentina to win first Rugby Championship Test

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Scott Barrett and Julián Montoya. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

Scott Barrett and Julián Montoya. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

Scott Barrett and Julián Montoya. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

Scott Barrett and Julián Montoya. Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Getty/1News)

The All Blacks defeated Argentina 41-24 in their first Test of the 2025 Rugby Championship season in Córdoba.

The All Blacks sit top of the Rugby Championship standings after one match and will play Argentina again next week in Buenos Aires.

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