Argentina v Wallabies Second Test Preview

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 4:46 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Highlights from our clash with Argentina in The Flight Centre Series at Estadio 23 de Agosto, Argentina.

The Wallabies will be out to keep their winning run going as they travel to Mendoza to face Argentina.

The Aussies are fresh off a narrow win to start their tour of Argentina, looking for a maiden clean sweep.

Watch every second of the Wallabies 2026 season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

They face a hurting Argentina team eager to turn their season around after a rough start to 2026.

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Sunday September 6 7:00 am AEST – Wallabies v Argentina at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, live and on demand on Stan Sport 
Teams

WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Filipo Daugunu; Ben Donaldson, Ryan Lonergan; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham; Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard, Angus Bell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Aidan Ross, Massimo De Lutiis, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Charlie Cale, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon, Isaac Henry

  • Ben Donaldson starts at flyhalf for the first time since 2024.
  • Harry Wilson returns to the side, taking back the captaincy.
  • Len Ikitau, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Taniela Tupou all return in the starting side.

ARGENTINA (15-1): Santiago Carreras, Rodrigo Isgró, Luico Cinti Luna, Faustino Sánchez Valarolo, Ignacio Mendy, Nicolás Roger, Simón Benítez Cruz, Joaquín Moro, Guido Petti, Pablo Matera (c), Franco Molina, Efraín Elías, Pedro Delgado, Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wegner

Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Mayco Vivas, Francisco Moreno, Tomas Lavanini, Juan Martin Scelzo, Facundo Cardozo, Gonzalo Bertranou, Mateo Soler

  • Efraín Elías and Franco Molina form a brand-new second-row pairing.
  • Nicolás Roger has been elevated to start in the halves, pushing Santiago Carreras to fullback.
  • Mateo Soler is set for his Test debut via the bench.
Stats
  • Australia has never completed a clean sweep of Argentina in a single tour.
  • The Wallabies last won five straight games in 2021 under coach Dave Rennie.
  • Argentina have won just three of their last 10 home games.
Key Match Up

Harry Wilson v Joaquín Moro

The Wallabies controlled the first half through their gain-line dominance, with the return of skipper Wilson integral to that battle.

Wilson’s unique skillset has proven a threat to any defence in the world, with his partnership alongside Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight massive.

Moro found his way into the contest for Los Pumas and if his influence flows into the second game, the hosts will have a real shot.

Prediction

Wallabies by 5

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