Will Jordan Returns for New Zealand's Rugby Clash Against Argentina

Will Jordan makes his return to the New Zealand match-day squad post shoulder surgery, set to come off the bench against Argentina. TJ Perenara returns at scrumhalf, while Ardie Savea captains in Scott Barrett's absence. The squad sees some new faces due to other player injuries but aims for victory.

Will Jordan has been named in New Zealand's match-day squad for the first time since the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa after recovering from shoulder surgery. He is set to play off the bench in the upcoming match against Argentina.

Scrumhalf TJ Perenara returns to the fray in the number nine shirt following a lower leg injury sustained during the season's first test against England in Dunedin. Ardie Savea will lead the squad in the absence of Scott Barrett, who is sidelined with a finger injury.

Fullback Stephen Perofeta joins the injury list with a calf strain, alongside Patrick Tuipulotu and Luke Jacobson. Sam Darry retains his spot at lock and will partner Tupou Vaa'i. This will be Savea's ninth time leading the All Blacks, the first since a 96-17 victory over Italy in last year's World Cup in France. Coach Scott Robertson expressed confidence in the squad's ability to meet Argentina's physical and passionate gameplay head-on.

(With inputs from agencies.)