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To make an emphatic statement in their Wembley match against an Argentina side powered by a bruising pack, the All Blacks will field a team with an average age of 28 and featuring 1,013 caps in the starting XV and a further 316 caps on the bench.

“Since being successfully selected as a team base over 12 months ago, the club’s off-field staff have worked extensively with Darlington Council, Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks“, said Mowden Park managing director Lee Rust.

Julian Savea scored a stellar try in last year’s Test match against Argentina in Napier.

Carter signed off with 14 points from two penalties and four conversions while McCaw scored the opening try, driving around the front of a five-metre lineout with the power of Kieran Read in behind.

“They’ve earned their place on the pitch”.

New Zealand stepped up their World Cup preparations to secure a bonus-point 39-18 victory over Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Christchurch on Friday.

Wellington. The All Blacks pack has another chance to shake out the cobwebs while a potentially game-breaking combination will be blooded in midfield when New Zealand begins their Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina on Friday.

Argentina have named three players new to the Rugby Championship for their tournament opener against the All Blacks in Christchurch.