Pumas against Australia, aiming for first win

The Argentina rugby team will face their Australian team tomorrow in the second and final match of the Rugby Championship.

The match will be played this Saturday at 6.45pm at the Comm Bank Stadium in Sydney and will be refereed by Jaco Peyper (South Africa), televised on ESPN and Star+.

New Zealand-South Africa will open the show at 4.05 am at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. Directed by Mathieu Reynol (France).

Los Pumas lost 41-12 in their first game against New Zealand last week at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza. National team players from various eras were honoured, including Bernardo Stortoni from Bahia.

Earlier, defending world champions South Africa beat Australia 43-12 on the first date in Pretoria.

With these results, South Africa and New Zealand took the top spot with 5 points each, while Argentina and Australia added no units.

Safety nail

The Pumas need to improve defensively (All Blacks 7 tries), be accurate in handling the ball and look for attacking variations and be more effective in set positions.

Coach Michel Cheika has ordered four changes to the starting line-up against the Wallabies: Mendoza wing Rodrigo Iscro (photo below) will make his debut as a member of the Las Pumas 7s and who will replace Sebastian Cancellier.

Also, winger Geronimo de la Fuente from Rosario will come in for Matias Moroni, while prop Francisco Gomez Godella will come in for Lucio Zordoni and third row Santiago Crondona will come in for Rodrigo Bruni. Eighth man Juan Manuel Gonzalez and center Lucio Cindy will also switch positions in the field.

Australian national team coach Eddie Jones confirmed the starting line-up with five changes. The most significant loss is that of its captain Michael Hooper, who will be replaced by James Slipper. Other changes include the addition of Richie Arnold in the second row, Mark Navakanitawas as a wing, wing Jared Holloway and center Samu Kerevi.

Pioneer

During their last clash in San Juan, Las Pumas defeated the Wallabies 48-17, thus achieving – the biggest win in history.

creations

Australia: James Slipper (captain), David Borecki and Alan Alalatova; Richie Arnold and Will Skelton; Jedd Holloway, Fraser McCright and Rob Vallatini; Nick White and Quade Cooper; Marika Koroibete, Samu Kerevi, Len Ikitau and Mark Nawakanitawase; Tom Wright. Coach: Eddie Jones.

The substitutes bench includes Jordan Euless, Angus Bell, Bon Famousili, Matt Phillip, Rob Liotta, Josh Kemeny, Tate McDermott and Carter Gordon.

Argentina: Emiliano Boffelli; Rodrigo Isgró, Lucio Cinti, Jerónimo de la Fuente and Mateo Carreras; Santiago Carreras and Gonzalo Bertrano; Juan Martin Gonzalez, Santiago Crondona and Pablo Matera; Tomás Lavanini and Matías Alemanno; Francisco Gomez Kodela, Julian Montoya (captain) and Tomas Gallo. Coach: Michael Seika.

The substitutes bench includes Agustin Grevy, Nahuel Detas Chaparro, Eduardo Bello, Lucas Poulos, Rodrigo Bruni, Lautaro Pazán Vélez and Nicolas Sánchez.