Wallabies vs Argentina Test match squad changes ahead of 2027 World Cup

Consensus Summary

The Wallabies are preparing for their Test match against Argentina on Sunday, August 30, with significant squad changes ahead of next year’s home World Cup. Coach Les Kiss has rotated the forward pack extensively, including Isaac Kailea’s first Test start since 2024, while retaining stability in the backline. Allan Alaalatoa will captain the team for the sixth time, replacing Harry Wilson, who has been rested. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, recovering from injury, will come off the bench. The Wallabies have a three-Test winning streak, including victories over Japan earlier this month, while Argentina faces this match with several key players unavailable. The Wallabies’ starting line-up features Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Harry Potter, Carter Gordon, Ryan Lonergan, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper, Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham, Allan Alaalatoa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, and Isaac Kailea, with replacements including Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Massimo de Lutiis, Lachlan Shaw, Charlie Cale, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, and Suaalii. Argentina’s side includes Geronimo Prisciantelli, Rodrigo Isgro, Lucio Cinti, Faustino Sanchez Valarolo, Ignacio Mendy, Santiago Carreras, Simon Benitez Cruz, Joaquin Moro, Benjamin Grondona, Pablo Matera, Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti, Francisco Moreno, Ignacio Ruiz, and Boris Wenger, with replacements Leonel Oviedo, Rodrigo Martinez, Tomas Rapetti, Efraín Elias, Juan Penoucos, Agustín Moyano, Nicolas Roger, and Matias Moroni.