New Zealand’s Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Saturday

Hooker Julian Montoya will captain Argentina in his 109th test on Saturday when the Pumas play New Zealand in the home side’s first test in Cordoba in 11 years.

New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu may not play another test in the Rugby Championship after suffering a facial fracture against Argentina while centre Anton Lienert-Brown is out of the second Pumas match after failing concussion protocols.

The 1976 NPC records will show that Bay of Plenty played 10 matches, winning eight, losing to Counties and drawing 10-all with Wellington. Bay of Plenty were rewarded for their NPC success with the selection of Greg Rowlands, Eddie Stokes and John Brake in the All Black side that toured Argentina later in 1976.

The hardiness of green shoots cultivated by the Wallabies in their test series against the British and Irish Lions will be tested by the storm they're likely to face against the World Cup champion Springboks in the first round of The Rugby Championship.

An evolving New Zealand squad will be under pressure to challenge South Africa for Rugby Championship silverware amid growing impatience with progress under Scott Robertson.

Argentina v New Zealand kicks off at 10.10pm UK time on Saturday, August 16 at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba. Argentina v New Zealand is being shown live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports +. Coverage begins at 10pm in the UK. Live stream by using the Sky Go app on desktop or mobile.

The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on Saturday amid uncertainty over its future.

New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu and centre Anton Lienert-Brown have been ruled out of the second test against Argentina after suffering head knocks in the opener in Cordoba, coach Scott Robertson confirmed on Tuesday.