An endemic lack of discipline is the biggest issue impacting New Zealand's ability to regain their former status.
Los Pumas now travel to Australia knowing that to be able to compete at the highest level their defensive alignment must be much better and despite have a few kilograms on the All Blacks’ pack, more work is needed from them at the breakdown.
Super Rugby Pacififc's preseason schedule kicks off this week and while most of the All Blacks squad are required to rest, a number of players have made their way into the lineups.
Not an easy day for any All Black fan, but they day belonged to Los Pumas. How did they rate?
Steve Hansen's All Blacks were held scoreless in the second half in Buenos Aires, but an intercept try just before the break was enough to get them their win.