Argentina vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2026 International
by Trystan Pugh ·
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Argentina host Australia once more, this time in Mendoza, as the southern hemisphere nations lock horns on Saturday.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – RugbyPass TV
Argentina team news: Four changes
Squad: 15 Santiago Carreras, 14 Rodrigo Isgro, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Faustino Sanchez Valarolo, 11 Ignacio Mendy, 10 Nicolas Roger, 9 Simon Benitez Cruz, 8 Joaquin Moro, 7 Guido Petti, 6 Pablo Matera (captain), 5 Franco Molina, 4 Ephrain Elias, 3 Pedro Delgado, 2 Ignacio Ruiz, 1 Boris Wenger
Replacements: 16 Leonel Oviedo, 17 Mayco Vivas, 18 Francisco Moreno, 19 Tomas Lavanini, 20 Juan Martin Scelzo, 21 Facundo Cardozo, 22 Gaonzalo Bertranou, 23 Mateo Soler
Australia team news: Ben Donaldson to start at ten
Squad: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Harry Wilson (captain), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 Angus Bell
Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Aidan Ross, 18 Massimo De Lutiis, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Charlie Cale, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Carter Gordon, 23 Isaac Henry
Argentina vs Australia prediction
Although the scoreline wasn't exactly one-sided in the first match between the two sides in Jujuy last week - 27-21 to Australia - the Wallabies were superior in nearly every facet of the game as Les Kiss continued his impressive start as head coach.
The two nations reunite in Mendoza this weekend with Argentina determined to deliver an improved display in front of their own fans.
In fairness to the Pumas, they are missing a number of their overseas players so are somewhat understrength at the moment, but having been overtaken by Australia in the world rankings this past week, it is important that they show a strong response here.
The winning feeling is returning to Australian rugby after an turbulent spell under Joe Schmidt though, and they look in the mood to go back-to-back against the Pumas.
Argentina vs Australia tip: Australia to win
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