Having been mocked in the verbal sparring before the Test as the 'Old Blacks' and 'over the hill', the All Blacks dug deep into their wealth of experience to outscore the Wallabies five tries to nil.
While the South Africans are on the rise and looking increasingly like contenders to win the global championship a record-equalling third time, the Argentines are in the doldrums.
Nkwe replaces West Indian Ottis Gibson, the previous head coach, for the trip which starts in September and includes three Tests and three Twenty20 Internationals.
There is no doubting the 27-year-old forward is a brilliant player, and there is every chance he will get the success he craves by returning to Spain, whether with his old club or Real Madrid.