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Key statsThe Wallabies have not won multiple matches against Argentina in a calendar year since 2021.The Wallabies have won two of their last three against Argentina.A good first half is important – Argentina have not recovered from a half time deficit against the Wallabies since 2014. However, Los Pumas have not trailed at half time in any of their last six matches against Australia, but have gone on to lose three times.Australia have won three of their last four Tests in Sydney. Prior to that run, the record was not so good, with just one win in their last 12.Argentina have lost five of their last six Tests away from home, including their last three in a row.
The Wallabies have not won multiple matches against Argentina in a calendar year since 2021.The Wallabies have won two of their last three against Argentina.A good first half is important – Argentina have not recovered from a half time deficit against the Wallabies since 2014. However, Los Pumas have not trailed at half time in any of their last six matches against Australia, but have gone on to lose three times.Australia have won three of their last four Tests in Sydney. Prior to that run, the record was not so good, with just one win in their last 12.Argentina have lost five of their last six Tests away from home, including their last three in a row.2m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:53am
Sunny Sydney ready to turn it on
4m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:51am
Point taken
Hello Simon, I’d like to see the Wallabies lead from early on in this one – last week was a bit nerve wracking
– Mike
I don’t think you’d be alone in thinking that, Mike.
However, if you could always win a Test match after the siren, you would, right?
5m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:50am
Wallabies could go top with a win
The Rugby Championship table is tight as a button at the moment, with teams taking points off each other left, right and centre.
In fact, if the Wallabies win today and the All Blacks lose to a no-doubt stinging Springboks team later on, then they will head into the final set of fixtures on top of the ladder.
That would give the Wallabies some serious confidence heading into the Bledisloe fixtures…
6m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:49am
Would be a good birthday present…
Joe Schmidt deserves the keys to the country after the Jones era
– Rod
9m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:46am
Happy Birthday Joe Schmidt
Sorry, we’re a day late to this, but Happy Birthday to Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt!
The New Zealander turned 60 years old yesterday and spent the day preparing for this match.
At least his team had a little sing for him.
13m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:42am
Suaalii the superstar
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Hey, in news you probably already knew, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is good, isn’t he?
He’s been involved in five tries in his first five Tests for the Wallabies, scoring three and assisting one.
He scored twice last week too.
He has three tries so far in the Rugby Championship, making him the joint-leading try scorer in the competition alongside Samisoni Taukei-aho of New Zealand.
16m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:39amJoe Schmidt couldn’t get two extra tickets at sold out Sydney
Need any more evidence that there is a curious outbreak of Wallabies fever at the moment in Australia?
Not even the head coach of the national team could get an extra ticket for today’s sold out match at the Sydney Football Stadium.
“The support is superb … I couldn’t actually get two extra tickets for myself,” Joe Schmidt just told Stan Sport.
He says that the support has been incredible off the back of the exceptional results that have been coming the Wallabies’ way over the last 12 months.
But when asked about how pleasing results like last weeks’ win are to the side, Schmidt looked forward straight away.
“They are fantastic memories, but that’s exactly what they are,” he says.
“We need to keep building a way forward and earning a way forward.
“The players want to continue making that effort.”
18m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:37am
What happened last week?
Hey, last week was good, wasn’t it?
The Wallabies trailed for almost the entire match before Angus Bell (of all people) crashed over the line six minutes after the siren to claim a thrilling victory.
You can relive all the drama from that match, right here.
21m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:34amLos Pumas make changes for rematch
Argentina skipper Julián Montoya will lead Los Pumas for the 50th time when he takes to the field in Sydney.
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Backrower JoaquÃn Oviedo comes in as one of three changes to the side that lost last week in Townsville despite leading right up until stoppage time.
Guido Petti also comes into the pack at lock, while Rodrigo Isgro of Sevens fame comes in on the right wing.
“We need to be better,” Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi said during the week.
“But the squad is in good spirit and we had a very good week’s training.”
23m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:32amWallabies team
There are four changes to the Wallabies team from last weekend.
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The biggest change is at flyhalf, where Tane Edmed comes in at 10 in place of the injured Tom Lynagh.
Lynagh has suffered a hamstring injury despite undergoing an HIA after coming off the field in Townsville.
Lynagh’s Reds teammate Hunter Paisami will start however in the number 12 jersey, with Len Ikitau suffering a laceration on his knee.
In the pack, James Slipper and Jeremy Williams come into the starting XV, while Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will come off the bench in what is his first appearance for the Wallabies this year.
You can read more here.
27m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:28am
What time is kick off?
What time do you all need to start paying attention from?
We’ll, here is the official kick off time across the states and territories of Australia.
Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT: 2pm AESTSouth Australia and Northern Territory: 1:30pm ACSTWestern Australia: 12pm AWST
If you’re reading this from across the ditch, kick off is 4pm in New Zealand.
If you’re reading from Argentina, buenos dÃas y bienvenido! It’s 1am there, you poor things, so go get yourself a coffee.
32m agoSat 13 Sep 2025 at 3:22am
Wallabies in Rugby Championship action
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Hello one and all and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the Rugby Championship, where the Wallabies will be looking to record back-to-back wins over Argentina and move top of the Rugby Championship ladder.
My name is Simon Smale and it is a real pleasure to be here with you all this afternoon as international rugby union returns to Sydney for the first time in a month or so.
The Sydney Football Stadium is sold out today for what promises to be a cracking contest, speaking to the Wallabies fever that has gripped the nation following a hugely impressive Lions tour and a brilliant start to the Championship.
However, I am reliably informed that one of the fastest ways to get rid of the positive feeling that comes with Wallabies fever is being bitten by a Puma, so the Wallabies will need to be on their guard against the South Americans today, who will no doubt still be smarting from losing last week in Townsville.
Kick off is not too far away, so let’s get into it shall we?