Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"A big factor for the All Blacks when they face Namibia in the next game on Thursday is that it is only four days after this match, which has been a real physical battle, so I would expect a lot of changes. There's no way you can get through a World Cup with your top 15 men playing 80 minutes in every game, so they need to share the workload."

It's all over, folks New Zealand not at their free-flowing best but they weren't allowed to be with Argentina's defence well-organised and alert. 

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The All Blacks not moving away from the tackle which presents the Pumas with a rare chance to visit the New Zealand half. It's been quite some time since they were last in that half of the pitch. So long, in fact that they've forgotten what to do and although they retain possession they're moving backwards. 

Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"It shows how tough this game has been that every time New Zealand get a sniff, they've been very anxious to make it count. As a result, sometimes their passing hasn't been as clinical as they would have liked, because they've been so anxious."

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Not wanting to repeat myself, but this graphic shows how New Zealand have dominated territory and possession with much of the play in the Argentine 22. 

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The All Blacks enjoying 61% of the possession and had it not been for rare mishandlings they would have scored a couple more tries in these closing stages. From a scrum, New Zealand's backline are squeezed by Argentina's drift defence. The Pumas certainly have grit for guts. 

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Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"We all need a breather at the moment. There''s been plenty of willingness and enterprise from both teams - maybe a few too many mistakes too. Argentina just haven't stopped going all day, and their defence has been outstanding. New Zealand will know they've been in a heck of a game."

What an impact Sonny Bill Williams has had on this game. After just 32 minutes on the field, the ex-rugby league star and NZ heavyweight boxing champion's stats read: 

48m carried

10 carries

Four offloads 

One assist

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Aerial exchanges between the sides before Sonny Bill Williams finds touch, giving everyone a respite. 

Conrad Smith playing scrum-half and he nearly burst through Argentina's defensive line. The All Blacks going through the phases, sucking in Pumas and putting them out of play. But the South Americans are refusing to surrender and sniff the ball out from the breakdown. Impressive defending. 

Dan Carter, New Zealand's dead-eye kicker, kicks over the Argentine defence for Conrad Smith but Santiago Cordero soars higher and that's brilliant defending in the shadow of the posts from the Pumas winger. 

Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"People might expect normal service to be resumed now, but this has been a very tough encounter. It's not over yet. Ten points is a tough ask for Argentina, but they're not out of it yet."

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Under 10 minutes remaining and it feels as if New Zealand could score at least one more try in that time. The Argentines breathing heavily. New Zealand with a line-out behind enemy lines and from quick ball they form a maul and go rumbling forward. 

Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"That was real simplicity but great execution from New Zealand. They've finally been able to string seven or eight passes together without being hit by an Argentine missile. The All Blacks will breathe a huge sigh of relief now. Sonny Bill Williams has made a huge difference since coming on."

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Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

"Sam Cane coming on means that Richie McCaw will move to the blind side. This could be Cane's time to shine."