🔔 Exciting Rugby Showdown Alert! 🔔
The stage is set for an electrifying Rugby Championship clash this weekend as Argentina lock horns with New Zealand. The All Blacks are riding high after securing a 41-24 win over the Pumas last time, propelling them to the top of the world rankings for the first time in four years. But in the heart of Buenos Aires, anything can happen. 🌍🏉
Kiwi coach Scott Robertson knows not to underestimate Argentina’s fighting spirit. He said, “The game went into the balance. They’re a great attacking squad.” Lock Fabian Holland is also keenly aware of the challenge ahead, emphasising the importance of capitalising on opportunities to avoid a repeat of any slip-ups.
Kick-off is at 10:10 pm BST on Saturday, August 23 at the Estadio José Amalfitani. For those making plans, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport+. Don’t miss a moment by catching the live stream on the Sky Go app!
📺 Need the line-up details? Here you go!
**Argentina**:
15 Juan Cruz Mallía, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Mateo Carreras, 10 Tomás Albornoz, 9 Gonzalo García, 8 Joaquín Oviedo, 7 Juan Martín González, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Pedro Rubiolo, 4 Franco Molina, 3 Pedro Delgado, 2 Julián Montoya (c), 1 Mayco Vivas. Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Joel Sclavi, Guido Petti, Marcos Kremer, Simón Benítez Cruz, Santiago Carreras, Justo Piccardo.
**New Zealand**:
15 Will Jordan, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Tupou Vaa’i, 5 Fabian Holland, 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot. Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tamaiti Williams, Pasilio Tosi, Josh Lord, Wallace Sititi, Finlay Christie, Quinn Tupaea, Damian McKenzie.
Don’t miss this thrilling encounter! Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments! 🏆✨