The All Blacks have named an unchanged starting lineup to try and turn around their historic loss to Argentina, for this weekend's second test against the Pumas in Hamilton.
Despite indifferent performances in Christchurch, skipper Sam Cane again starts at openside flanker while first-five Richie Mo'unga keeps the number ten jersey.
Argentina players celebrates winning the Rugby Championship rugby game against the All Blacks in Christchurch, 2022. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The 25-18 loss in Christchurch was the first time the All Blacks had lost to the Pumas on New Zealand soil and means they have now lost six of their last eight tests.
"For those that wanted blood I guess we haven't given it... the message is we have been pretty hard and ruthless on ourselves behind the scenes," coach Ian Foster said.
There are several changes in the reserves however with hooker Dane Coles replacing Codie Taylor, Beauden Barrett in for Stephen Perofeta and lock Brodie Retallick returning from injury and coming onto the bench in place of Tupou Vaa'i.
Dalton Papali'i replaces Akira Ioane as loose forward cover.
"As a group, this has been a week of refining areas where we know we can be better. It has been a good preparation in Hamilton so far and the hard work will need to continue so that we get a performance everyone can be proud of," Foster said.
"We are obviously looking to build parts of our game and this week is another chance to do that.
"This year's Rugby Championship is extremely tight and that makes this weekend's Test an exciting opportunity."
All Blacks match-day 23 (Test caps in brackets):
1.Ethan de Groot (7)
2.Samisoni Taukei'aho (14)
3.Tyrel Lomax (17)
4.Sam Whitelock (137)
5.Scott Barrett (53)
6.Shannon Frizell (20)
7.Sam Cane (83)
8.Ardie Savea (65)
9.Aaron Smith (108)
10.Richie Mo'unga (38)
11.Caleb Clarke (8)
12.David Havili (19)
13.Rieko Ioane (53)
14.Will Jordan (18)
15.Jordie Barrett (42)
16.Dane Coles (82)
17.George Bower (17)
18.Fletcher Newell (2)
19.Brodie Retallick (95)
20.Dalton Papali'i (15)
21.Finlay Christie (9)
22.Beauden Barrett (106)
23.Quinn Tupaea (12)
-RNZ
