By David van der Merwe
This is probably the easiest game to pick a winner if you go on rankings and performance. The All Blacks definitely have the better of the Pumas when it comes to history as they have never lost.

Argentina can count themselves unlucky to have lost to England in the pool stages. The lost of Contepomi in that game really made the difference. They have shown in the past that they can compete with top teams having beaten France twice in 2007. Will they have the fire power to stop the All Blacks? In my mind no, but they should be able to hold them to a close game for 60-70 minutes. If they should be lucky enough to lead after 60 minutes, the All Blacks will have to really perform to win. This is a team that grows with confidence during a game as it progresses.

The All Blacks has not really shown what they are really made off as yet. The only real test was France and the French didn't pitch for that game. They are struggling with injuries and the loss of Dan Carter may proof costly. Colin Slade has not yet convince me that he is the replacement for Carter. They should have more than enough in the tank to beat Argentina, but will have to be wary not to give them to much.

Argentina will really benefit by becoming part of the Tri-Nations competition. This will see them really being able to compete at the next RWC.

The All Blacks should take this comfortably by 20-30 points.