All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara says his side need to step it up a gear against Argentina, as they look to lock away the Rugby Championship trophy for a third consecutive year.

A bonus point victory in Buenos Aires on Sunday will secure the All Blacks the trophy, with one more game next week in competition against the Springboks.

But Argentina will have some confidence going into their home Test against the All Blacks, after they defeated Australia 23‑19 in the Gold Coast a fortnight ago and edged the Springboks 32‑19 last month in Mendoza.

Perenara says that the All Blacks played Argentina well in Nelson and they won, but it was a tough game adding that it was also an opportunity for the Pumas to exploit their weaknesses.

Argentina were competitive for the first 65 minutes of the Test in Nelson earlier this month, but were outclassed 46‑24 by the All Blacks.

The All Blacks suffered their first loss of the Rugby Championship to South Africa in Wellington two weeks ago, going down 36‑34 at Westpac Stadium.

Argentina will host the All Blacks at 10.40am this Sunday while the Wallabies take on South Africa at 3.05am this Sunday.

[Source: TVNZ]

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