New Zealand put 50 past Argentina vengeful seven-try Rugby Championship rematch

A rampant New Zealand put their troubles behind them to beat Argentina 53-3 in their Rugby Championship Test in Hamilton on Saturday, producing an emphatic display to avenge last week's shock loss to the Pumas.

The All Blacks led 24-3 at halftime and never looked like suffering a fourth successive loss on home soil, with the outcome leaving both teams on two wins and two losses in the Rugby Championship.

It was a vastly more clinical display from the home side than last week's 25-18 defeat in Christchurch, where the Pumas' resolute defensive wall held sway.

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Despite wet conditions, New Zealand produced just three handling errors while unleashing several thrilling attacking moves.

They created first-half tries to Ethan de Groot, Caleb Clarke and Reiko Ioane while Jordie Barrett, Ardie Savea, Brodie Retallick and Beauden Barrett crossed after the interval.

Argentina wing Emiliano Boffelli, who scored 20 points with the boot last week, landed a solitary penalty for his team's only points.

The result provides some relief in a turbulent season for under-fire New Zealand coach Ian Foster, who has now overseen three wins from his last nine Tests in charge -- a record he will hope to improve on in two remaining Rugby Championship Tests against Australia this month.

Captain Sam Cane, whose position is also under scrutiny, expressed relief.

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"It was massively important (to win), we were under a bit of pressure. We weren't happy with what we dished up last week," he said.

"This week, we were in the game right from the start and we're able to turn that into points. That was a pretty enjoyable night."

Argentina counterpart Julian Montoya said his team learned some valuable lessons.

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