New Zealand v Argentina predictions and rugby union tips

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Sunday's Rugby Championship game between New Zealand and Argentina.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 8.05am Sunday

Best bet

New Zealand to win by 11 to 20 points
1pt 3-1 Betfair, Paddy Power

Match preview

Argentina's Rugby Championship campaign started with defeats by similar scorelines to South Africa, as the Pumas went down 32-12 and 29-10 on consecutive weekends in Port Elizabeth and they are unlikely to bounce back against New Zealand.

The second of those Argentina defeats was three weeks ago and since then they have travelled to Australia's Gold Coast, while the All Blacks are back in action a week after overcoming Australia 38-21.

It was a much-changed New Zealand team that took on the Wallabies last week but even losing Jordie Barrett to a red card - which was overturned - couldn't stop the rampant visitors.

TJ Perenara starts alongside Beauden Barrett in the half-back slot, and although Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor are missing from the pack following head injuries, they should still have too much for an Argentina side who may need time to get up to speed.

The Pumas stunned the world with their first win over the All Blacks last year in Sydney, but New Zealand hit back with a 38-0 victory a fortnight later.

A handicap in the low-20s is on the high side - only four of the All Blacks' 16 wins over Argentina in the last decade have been by more than 23 points - so a winning margin of 11 to 20 points looks a fair bet.

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