Argentina vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2024 Rugby Championship | Round 4
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After Australia came from behind to win by a single point against Argentina last week, the two teams lock horns once more, this time in Santa Fe
START DATE/TIME: Saturday 7th September, 2024: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Not televised
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – FloRugby
ARGENTINA FORM: REVENGE ON THE MIND
Argentina let slip a 16-7 lead against Australia in La Plata last week, and ultimately ended up losing the contest by a single point. Their collapse can partly be explained by the loss of Juan Martin Gonzalez, who had to leave the field due to a head injury, after which the Wallabies took control.
The Pumas are, however, still above their opponents in the Rugby Championship table, and with second-placed New Zealand taking on runaway leaders South Africa the same day, they will see this as an excellent opportunity to take second spot.
LAST FIVE: LLWWW
AUSTRALIA FORM: MORALE-BOOSTING VICTORY
After back-to-back defeats at the hands of South Africa, the Wallabies’ come-from-behind victory over Argentina last weekend was much-needed, although there are undoubtedly plenty of improvements still to be made all the way through the pack.
In terms of historic milestones, James Slipper can draw level with George Gregan’s record of 139 Test appearances for Australia, should he take to the field.
LAST FIVE: WLLWW
ARGENTINA TEAM NEWS
SQUAD: 15 Juan Cruz Mallia, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Mateo Carreras, 10 Tomas Albornoz, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Tomas Lavanini, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Joel Sclavi, 2 Julian Montoya (c), 1 Thomas Gallo
REPLACEMENTS: 16 Ignacio Ruiz, 17 Mayco Vivas, 18 Eduardo Bello, 19 Franco Molina, 20 Joaquin Oviedo, 21 Santiago Grondona, 22 Gonzalo García, 23 Santiago Carreras
AUSTRALIA TEAM NEWS
SQUAD: 15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Matt Faessler, 1 Angus Bell
REPLACEMENTS: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 James Slipper, 18 Allan Alaalatoa, 19 Josh Canham, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Tom Lynagh, 23 Josh Flook
ARGENTINA VS AUSTRALIA PREDICTION
Argentina began the 2024 Rugby Championship in scintillating fashion by defeating reigning champions New Zealand 38-30 in an enthralling contest, but since then they have lost back-to-back games. Last weekend’s one-point defeat to Australia was a particularly painful one though, and they will be determined to bounce back and win this reverse fixture.
What is clear is that there is not a great deal to separate the teams right now, so backing a repeat of last week’s outcome, with Australia winning by a small margin, looks tempting
ARGENTINA VS AUSTRALIA TIP: AUSTRALIA TO WIN BY A MARGIN OF 1-6 POINTS
