Australia vs Argentina Prediction 6 September 2025
On September 6, the Australian national team will face Argentina in the third round of the Rugby Championship. The match is set to take place in Townsville at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other 22 times, but the Argentinians have only won five of those matches.
Head-to-head statistics Australia - Argentina
Australia Team Overview
Joe Schmidt has brought back several key players to the starting lineup: captain Harry Wilson, with Tom Lynagh at No. 10, while the seasoned Nick White continues his 'farewell tour' in the No. 9 role. Andrew Kellaway is expected to take the wing position, replacing the injured Tom Wright. The bench has also been refreshed, with five players from the Western Force called up, injecting energy into the final stages. In Townsville, the Wallabies focus on high-speed play, breakdown pressure, and versatility in the first phase.
Match Results: Australia
Argentina Team Overview
Felipe Contepomi's team heads to Australia riding high after securing their first-ever home victory against the All Blacks. However, they face a lineup challenge: their first-choice fly-half, Tomas Albornoz, will miss both matches against Australia due to a dislocated finger. In his place, 25-year-old Nicolas Roger steps in. Additionally, prop Ignacio Calles has been added to the squad, replacing the retired Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro. The coaching staff's primary focus is to improve discipline and quality compared to their initial encounter with New Zealand.
Match Results: Argentina
Editorial Prediction
Australia will get a significant boost at home with the returns of Wilson and Lynagh, and they'll aim to set the pace through the White-Lynagh combination. However, the Pumas are in excellent form and brimming with confidence after their victory over New Zealand - even with Albornoz's absence, they possess enough power in the pack and creativity on the perimeter to hold the game steady. We anticipate a closely contested first hour with an exchange of penalties and rare attempts from set pieces. The final 20 minutes will hinge on the bench and discipline. Our bet is on a total match score over 56.5.
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Betting Tips: Australia - Argentina
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