In a Rugby Championship clash that will be etched in the annals of history, the All Blacks suffered their first ever defeat on Argentine soil, falling 29-23 to Los Pumas. Here's a breakdown of how each player performed in a match that has opened up the title race.
Fullback Will Jordan, usually a reliable spark, was caught blocking a chaser and sent to the sin bin, a move that allowed Los Pumas to capitalize immediately. Despite carrying out his basic duties well, Jordan lacked his characteristic impact, earning a score of 6. On the wing, Sevu Reece's defensive misreads and a critical intercepted pass that led to a yellow card saw him notch a lowly 3.
Center Billy Proctor managed to score, albeit from an easy position, and received a 6 for a performance that was solid if unspectacular. His fellow midfielder, Jordie Barrett, showed flashes of brilliance but his four turnovers under pressure earned him a 5. Rieko Ioane was notably ineffective, with poor defensive choices and a lack of presence in attack, scoring a disappointing 3.
"For an 84 Test cap international, he should be doing a lot better."
Fly-half Beauden Barrett displayed some defensive prowess but his game management was lacking as Argentina controlled the game, resulting in a mixed score of 6. Scrum-half Cortez Ratima, forced off early due to injury, struggled to impact the game during his brief appearance, earning a 4.
In the forwards, debutant Simon Parker impressed with a high work rate and a pivotal role in a try, scoring an 8. Ardie Savea, ever reliable, earned a 6, while Tupou Vaa'i's slow response to an opponent's carry contributed to a try against his team, resulting in a score of 4.
The replacements failed to turn the game around for the All Blacks. Notably, Samisoni Taukei'aho, despite scoring, was marked down for a lineout error. Damian McKenzie and the rest of the bench did not provide the necessary impact, collectively scoring a mere 2.
This unexpected defeat throws the Rugby Championship wide open, with the All Blacks now needing to regroup and reassess their strategy as they face continued challenges in the tournament.
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In a Rugby Championship clash that will be etched in the annals of history, the All Blacks suffered their first ever defeat on Argentine soil, falling 29-23 to Los Pumas. Here's a breakdown of how each player performed in a match that has opened up the title race.
Fullback Will Jordan, usually a reliable spark, was caught blocking a chaser and sent to the sin bin, a move that allowed Los Pumas to capitalize immediately. Despite carrying out his basic duties well, Jordan lacked his characteristic impact, earning a score of 6. On the wing, Sevu Reece's defensive misreads and a critical intercepted pass that led to a yellow card saw him notch a lowly 3.
Center Billy Proctor managed to score, albeit from an easy position, and received a 6 for a performance that was solid if unspectacular. His fellow midfielder, Jordie Barrett, showed flashes of brilliance but his four turnovers under pressure earned him a 5. Rieko Ioane was notably ineffective, with poor defensive choices and a lack of presence in attack, scoring a disappointing 3.
"For an 84 Test cap international, he should be doing a lot better."
Fly-half Beauden Barrett displayed some defensive prowess but his game management was lacking as Argentina controlled the game, resulting in a mixed score of 6. Scrum-half Cortez Ratima, forced off early due to injury, struggled to impact the game during his brief appearance, earning a 4.
In the forwards, debutant Simon Parker impressed with a high work rate and a pivotal role in a try, scoring an 8. Ardie Savea, ever reliable, earned a 6, while Tupou Vaa'i's slow response to an opponent's carry contributed to a try against his team, resulting in a score of 4.
The replacements failed to turn the game around for the All Blacks. Notably, Samisoni Taukei'aho, despite scoring, was marked down for a lineout error. Damian McKenzie and the rest of the bench did not provide the necessary impact, collectively scoring a mere 2.
This unexpected defeat throws the Rugby Championship wide open, with the All Blacks now needing to regroup and reassess their strategy as they face continued challenges in the tournament.