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A blistering start from New Zealand laid the platform for an impressive 41-12 victory over hosts Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza as fly-half Damian McKenzie made a strong case for Rugby World Cup inclusion.
"Obviously stoked and probably didn't expect it," said the 28-year-old, who was not wanted by the All Blacks last year on his return from a season in Japan.
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.
Sam Cane has retained the captaincy in the All Blacks squad announced on Sunday for the Rugby Championship, which features five uncapped players.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Sam Whitelock has signed a two-year contract with Pau, where he will join his younger brother Luke after the World Cup, the club announced on Wednesday.
Women's World Cup-winning coach Wayne Smith was Friday appointed as "mentor" to both the All Blacks and Black Ferns, vowing to "challenge norms" and "think outside the box".
All Blacks centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck said on Thursday that he will return to rugby league in 2024 after agreeing a three-year deal with the New Zealand Warriors.
New Zealand winger Sevu Reece will miss the Rugby World Cup after it was revealed on Wednesday that a serious knee injury will sideline him for the rest of the year.