Kiwi Peter Burgess, his Latina wife Cristina and twin daughters Victoria, left, and Crystal will be divided when the All Blacks play the Pumas on Monday morning.
Rugby loyalties threaten to split families as the All Blacks battle Argentina in their first Rugby World Cup match on Monday.
Former All Black Marc Ellis said his Argentinian wife Agustina Mon isn't afraid to show her true colours.
The pair attended the quarter final between the All Blacks and Pumas at the Rugby World Cup 2011.
"She wore an Argentinian top. Being a fiery South American she's not afraid to pick a fight."
Argentina were knocked out of the race by the All Blacks, 33-10, during the game.
Ellis said he hoped to avoid a family feud when the two teams play on Monday morning.
"We're all enthusiastic as anyone else about the All Blacks doing well."
But what if Argentina go on to win the World Cup?
"If either of the teams win I will be happier than if Australia or England wins the World Cup. There's no animosity in our house," Ellis said.
It appears the couple's two children, aged four and five, are supporting a different team - and game - alltogether.
As rugby fever took over the country on Saturday, Eliis said his children were playing football in their Maradona tops.
Ellis said the family were passionate Argentinian supporters in the Football World Cup.
"We're all united on that front."
Meanwhile, blue and black battle lines are being drawn in another Argentinian-New Zealand household in Hamilton.
Argentinian Cristina Burgess will cheer on the Pumas with one of her twin daughters, Crystal.
On the other side, Kiwi husband Peter Burgess and daughter Victoria will cheer on the All Blacks.
Peter said he had confidence in the All Blacks, but Argentina would start strong.
"I will be in trouble because I'm pretty sure the All Blacks are going to win, but Cristina won't like that."
Cristina said the Pumas will come at the All Blacks hard.
"Your team is pretty good so they will be brilliant, but it's not going to be an easy game for the All Blacks.
"Argentina are going to fight. Playing the All Blacks means a lot."
The Rugby World Cup gave Cristina's friends back home something to cheer for, she said.
"It's election time at the moment, and there's maybe going to be a big change. There's corruption.
"Some of my friends over there are not very happy. So this is going to be something to cheer them up."
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen isn't taking any risks against the Pumas by naming his best squad for the match.
"The Pumas will be really dangerous. They have already beaten South Africa this year and beaten them well," Hansen told British media.
Argentina have a 50 per cent winning record from their 30 Rugby World Cup matches.
If Argentina lose to the All Blacks it will be the first time they have lost to any nation more than twice at a World Cup.
The All Blacks v Argentina game kicks off at Wembley Stadium on Monday, 3.45am NZT
- Stuff
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