Argentina v New Zealand predictions and rugby union tips: Ioane a big threat

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Argentina v New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Arena, 11.05am Saturday

Best bet

Rieko Ioane to score a try
1pt 6-4 Hills

Match preview

Less than a year ago Argentina were celebrating their historic first win over New Zealand, but the backlash has been pretty brutal.

Two weeks after their 25-15 triumph over the All Blacks in Sydney, Los Pumas were hammered 38-0, then last week's showdown on Australia's Gold Coast ended in a 39-0 humbling.

Two yellow cards and 18 penalties conceded didn't help Argentina's cause and although they face a completely overhauled New Zealand team, a handicap in the high 20s tells you no one is giving the Pumas much of a chance.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has so much talent at his disposal that he can change his entire pack and shuffle his backline and his team still produce an utterly dominant performance.

One effect of the sweeping changes could be that their play is a little looser, and moving Damian McKenzie from full-back to fly-half is an interesting selection as McKenzie's pace and flair can make things happen.

One beneficiary could be Rieko Ioane, one of only four survivors from last week's starting line-up. Ioane got on the scoresheet in that match, his 30th try in 41 Tests and his third in his last four starts at centre. Hills offer a stand-out 6-4 that he crosses again.

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