All Blacks players lift car in Argentina after it gets stuck on parking block
The All Blacks displayed their strength in an unconventional way prior to their opening round clash against Argentina.
This is the moment the New Zealand players lifted the car.
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Three All Blacks players lifted a car over a parking block in Argentina to get the vehicle on its way. The New Zealand squad are currently in Buenes Aires ahead of their opening Rugby Championship encounter against Los Pumas this weekend and came across the stricken driver as they walked through the streets.
However, it wasn't the big, burly forwards that lifted the car, it was creative backs Damian McKenzie, Jordie Barrett and Beauden Barrett who did the honours. The vehicle was stuck on top of a chunky parking block and wouldn't have been able to move without the help of the rugby stars.
The intervention was a hit with fans on social media, with one saying: 'These lads grew up on the farm, light work for the boys."
It's the first time that players have been called on to shift a vehicle. During the 2023 World Cup in France, members of the squad needed to move a Land Rover that blocked the team bus.
Utility back Jordie has just come back from playing for Leinster in the United Rugby Championship, and will be playing his first game of Test rugby since his stint in the northern hemisphere.
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McKenzie and the Barrett brothers are all likely to start in the first match of the upcoming tournament.
Following the pandemic, New Zealand had won The Rugby Championship every year until South Africa reclaimed the title last summer.
The last time Rassie Erasmus' side had won the competition was six years ago, the same year they won the World Cup.
Having beaten New Zealand in last year's Test in Wellington, Scott Robertson's side are wary of the challenge presented by Los Pumas.
All Blacks star Will Jordan spoke about the significance of passion ahead of their clash.
"We built some good combinations [against France]," explained Jordan.
"The whole squad got to go, so everyone's ready to play if needed. On attack, we built some good flow.
"We expect a lot of passion from Argentina. They'll come hard at our breakdown.
"Over the last few years, they've challenged us, particularly in the first game. We've lost a couple of those, so the first 20 minutes can be important.
"Matching their energy and passion in the first 20 minutes playing at home [is a challenge]. They're going to be up for it, so it is important we come out firing.
"The challenge for us is to be able to start with the right intensity that allows us to play and be able to use the ball when moving around the park.
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"I like having the ball in my hands so I try and get involved and have an influence where I can, and sometimes it ends up in my hands."
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