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The 1997 Argentina rugby union tour of New Zealand was a series of five matches played by the Argentina national rugby union team in June 1996. The young Argentinian team lost both test matches against the All Blacks.
Scores and results list Argentina's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| New Zealand Māori | 17 | 39 | 14/6/1997 | Napier | Tour Match |
| Nelson/Marlborough | 42 | 10 | 17/6/1997 | Nelson | Tour Match |
| New Zealand | 8 | 93 | 21/6/1997 | Wellington | Test Match |
| Taranaki | 10 | 26 | 24/6/1997 | New Plymouth | Tour Match |
| New Zealand | 10 | 62 | 28/6/1997 | Hamilton | Test Match |
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