Michael Cheika gained some much-needed respite as he watched his Australia side beat South Africa 23-18 in the Rugby Championship.
Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.
A neck injury saw David Pocock ruled out of Australia's clash against South Africa.
We take a look at the stats behind the third round of fixtures in the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Argentina travel to New Zealand.
Australia coach Michael Cheika dropped playmaker Bernard Foley to the bench for the Wallabies' clash with South Africa.
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina this week, with Beauden Barrett rested entirely.
The All Blacks will not be taking Argentina lightly, with Steve Hansen acknowledging the early work done by opposite number Mario Ledesma.
Rassie Erasmus will only help the Bulls out during the Super Rugby season as part of his role as South Africa head coach.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is confident Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane have overcome recent concussions and will be fit to play Argentina.
Israel Folau is back in Australia's Rugby Championship squad for their matches with South Africa and Argentina.
Rassie Erasmus has included Cheslin Kolbe in a 31-man squad for Rugby Championship fixtures against Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand prop Joe Moody will be out for six weeks due to an injured thumb, with Angus Ta'avao called up as his replacement.
New Zealand thumped Australia in back-to-back Rugby Championship games, but Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's job is safe.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen will not get sidetracked from his plan to make changes against Argentina by the Pumas' win over South Africa.
South Africa fell well below the standard expected by coach Rassie Erasmus in their defeat to Argentina on Saturday.
South Africa's second-half fightback came up short as Argentina caused a surprise in the second round of the Rugby Championship.