LIVE: Pumas strike early against Wallabies in Townsville

Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 5:15 AM
Nick Wasiliev
by Nick Wasiliev

The Wallabies will be out to continue their promising start to the Rugby Championship as they face Argentina in Townsville.

Joe Schmidt's side are coming off a tough loss to the Springboks, unable to back up their heroics in Johannesburg.

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They are boosted by the return of skipper Harry Wilson and flyhalf Tom Lynagh to the starting line-up.

Argentina are coming off their own strong start to the tournament, most recently taking down New Zealand at home.

Los Pumas are looking to become the first team to defeat Australia in Townsville, with the two teams last playing at the ground in 2022.

LIVE MATCH

25' AUS 7 ARG 6 We restart, Australia attack well - and White goes over! Lynagh coverts and the hosts have the lead!

23' AUS 0 ARG 6 Wallabies go to the corner, try to attack but Pumas earn a penalty for not releasing. Pumas win and send it but the Wallabies regather and attack, Pumas penalised for going off their feet. Lynagh kicks to the corner and we have a drinks break.

18' AUS 0 ARG 6 The Wallabies finally get some ball, and they go quickly, with Kellaway cutting the Pumas open. Wallabies try to go wide but a Puma hand gets in there and knocks the ball on. Scrum to the Wallabies. They win, kick ahead, and Mallia forces a goal line dropout. Wallabies attack and earn a penalty, with Molina going off for a HIA.

13' AUS 0 ARG 6 Wallabies try to go wide but the ball finds a Puma hand, and Tupou concedes another penalty for a dangerous tackle. The Pumas point to the sticks, it's a long kick, but Carreras gets it!

10' AUS 0 ARG 3 Wallabies knock on off the kick-off, and we have a scrum. Pumas earn a penalty for the Wallabies wheeling, and kick into gold territory again. Pumas try to go wide but knock it on, and we have another scrum.

5' AUS 0 ARG 3 Wallabies reclaim the kick-off, but concede an early penalty. Pumas kick into enemy territory, attack, and the Wallabies concede a penalty for dangerous tackle. Carreras takes the three points.

0' AUS 0 ARG 0 Paul Williams blows his whistle, and we are underway!

WALLABIES 7

Tries: White,

Cons: Lynagh 1/1

ARGENTINA 6

Tries: 

Cons: 

Pens: Carreras 2/2

PRE-MATCH

T-MINUS 5: The teams are out on field and the anthems are sung. The Pumas have great support in the house at the city end. Let's begin!

T-MINUS 10: The teams are off the field, the prep is done. The teams are getting read out, as the final gaps fill the stadium and we prepare for the teams to come out. The Welcome to Country receives an enthusiastic cheers from the locals.

T-MINUS 45: The toss has happened, and the Pumas come up with the win. They will receive the kick-off, running left to right. Both sides commence their warm up, the wind is really starting to pick up on ground.

T-MINUS 60: The Wallabies are in the building, with the Pumas close behind. Both teams have confirmed an unchanged side to the team announced on Thursday, with no late scratches.

T-MINUS 90: Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallabies coverage against Argentina in Townsville. Conditions are beautiful, sunny with not many clouds about. It's hot on ground, but a eastern wind is set to arrive around kick-off. The gates have just opened, and fans are moving in quickly.


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WALLABIES v ARGENTINA TEAMS

Wallabies (15-1): Andrew Kellaway; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Corey Toole; Tom Lynagh, Nic White; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Tom Hooper, Nick Frost; Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu

Argentina (15-1): Juan Cruz Mallia; Bautista Delguy, Lucio Cinti, Santiago Chocobares, Mateo Carreras; Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Garcia; Pablo Matera, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer; Pedro Rubiolo, Franco Molina; Joel Sclavi, Julian Montoya (capt), Mayco Vivas

Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Guido Petti, Joaquin Oviedo, Agustin Moyano, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Benjamin Elizalde

Referee: Paul Williams (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Christophe Ridley (RFU) & Sam Grove-White (SRU)

TMO: Mike Adamson (SRU)

FPRO: Glenn Newman (NZR)

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v ARGENTINA IN AUSTRALIA TODAY

The Wallabies' clash with Argentina in Townsville will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:00 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 2:45 pm AEST.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel Nine, with coverage beginning at 2:35 pm.

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