Three-time champions New Zealand have lost just two of 36 matches against Los Pumas and are widely expected to prevail again in Paris on Friday.
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
“There are two teams in the semi-final – anyone can win,” said the All Blacks boss. “That’s the first mindset both teams have.“We don’t live in the past in terms of results. Rugby World Cup tournaments are really about the present. It’s about the best team on the night. Foster said: “We’ve been really impressed with Argentina. We’re playing a team that we know scrap and fight for every little bit of possession. We are going to have to be at our best.”
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