The Wallabies have been humbled by Argentina in a 67-27 thrashing in Santa Fe on Sunday morning AEST, the biggest margin of defeat Australia has suffered in a Test match.
Argentina 67-27 Australia: men’s rugby union international – as it happened
The Wallabies surged to an early lead before conceding their most points ever in a men’s rugby Test as Los Pumas piled on the pain
Time for the anthems. As far as I can tell everyone is singing.
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Rugby news: Wallabies team to face Argentina, James Slipper named to join George Gregan on 139 Tests
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hailed James Slipper as the “ultimate team man” after including the veteran prop for what will be a record-equalling 139th Test against Argentina on Sunday morning.
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Australia fought back to earn a nail-biting 20-19 victory over Argentina on Saturday as the Wallabies snapped their eight-match losing streak in The Rugby Championship.
Argentina 19-20 Australia: men’s rugby union international – as it happened
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Intense passion from the Argentina players. They’re up for this. we’re seconds away from kick-off now.
Time for the anthems. The players are shivering! My goodness it looks grim.
Continue reading...Harry Wilson to captain Wallabies amid five changes for Test against Argentina
- Backrower becomes fourth skipper of coach Joe Schmidt’s reign
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Backrower Harry Wilson will become the 90th Wallabies captain with coach Joe Schmidt making five changes to his starting line-up for the Argentina Test, as Australia chase their first win of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies play the first of two Tests against the Pumas in Buenos Aires on Sunday 8am AEST.
Among the changes after two losses to South Africa to open the tournament, Hamish Stewart will make his Test debut and replace injured Queensland teammate Hunter Paisami in the centres. Jake Gordon has regained the No 9 jersey after recovering from a head knock, with Tate McDermott again coming off the bench, linking with Noah Lolesio in the halves.
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Injured Hunter Paisami ruled out of Argentina tour as Wallabies call up uncapped trio
- Centre joins Australian squad’s lengthy injury list for two-Test series
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Australia centre Hunter Paisami has been ruled out of the Wallabies’ Argentina tour due to injury in another blow for Joe Schmidt’s side following back-to-back losses to South Africa in the Rugby Championship.
Paisami suffered an apparent knee injury and came off the field early in the Wallabies’ 30-12 loss to the Springboks in Perth at the weekend. He was omitted from the 35-man squad named on Tuesday for the two-Test series against the Pumas starting in La Plata on 31 August, joining a long injury list that includes winger Filipo Daugunu and loose forwards Fraser McReight and Liam Wright.
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New Zealand exact revenge on Argentina with try scoring blitz in Rugby Championship
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Damian McKenzie, skipper Ardie Savea, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett all crossed to give the All Blacks a 35-3 lead at halftime despite teeming rain and strong winds at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby.
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