Sunday 28 September 2014 10:47, UK
Skipper Richie McCaw was proud of the New Zealand players after they clinched a third straight Rugby Championship title with victory over Argentina.
The All Blacks beat the Pumas 34-13 in La Plata, scoring four tries to secure a bonus point.
Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Julian Savea and TJ Perenara went over for the visitors, while Horacio Agulla grabbed a late consolation for Argentina.
The result means New Zealand are guaranteed to finish the competition on top, with a six-point lead over South Africa, who they face in Johannesburg next weekend.
McCaw said: "It's nice not to have to worry about bonus points or different permutations (against the Springboks).
"It will be a normal South African-All Blacks Test match and everything that comes with that. That's exciting. We want to go and play well and win.
"They were lovely conditions to play in and I'm really proud of the way the guys took their opportunities.
The Pumas came to play as well and I think it was a pretty good match to watch but I'm proud of our guys because we took our chances.
"The Pumas came to play as well and I think it was a pretty good match to watch but I'm proud of our guys because we took our chances.
"We defended really well and didn't let them over until the last minutes of the game, that shows the backbone of the team."
McCaw, who played his 133rd game for the All Blacks to match Colin Meads' record, also reserved special praise for Malakai Fekitoa, who stood out in the New Zealand midfield.
"He's pretty new to international rugby but I was pleased with the way he took his chance tonight.
"[Fekitoa's] a threat when he has the ball and a hard man to tackle, with Ma'a (Nonu) being injured, to see him have a good crack was great."
