The All Blacks have all but secured the Tri Nations title following a 38-0 bonus-point victory over Argentina in Newcastle.

New Zealand’s four-try shut-out in Newcastle on Saturday night will leave the Wallabies and Pumas going through the motions in next week’s final match of the tournament.

The All Blacks jumped five points clear on the competition table after two tries in three minutes from replacement Will Jordan midway through the second half secured victory at McDonald Jones Stadium.