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2025 Australia vs Argentina - Men's

Wallabies Storm Back To Beat Argentina Rugby In Fiery Test Clash

Wallabies Storm Back To Beat Argentina Rugby In Fiery Test Clash

Round 3 of the Rugby Championship is here, and it kicks off with the Australia Wallabies and Argentina Los Pumas this Saturday.

Sep 6, 2025 by Emma Hutchinson
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii scored twice and Australia overcame an early deficit to defeat Argentina 28-24 on Saturday, using second-half momentum and improved discipline to close out a tight Test match.

Argentina jumped ahead early behind a pair of penalty goals from Santiago Carreras and first-half tries from Bautista Delguy and Mateo Carreras. The Pumas led 20-7 before Australia struck back with three unanswered tries to seize control in the second half.

Fraser McReight and Nic White scored Australia’s first-half tries, but it was Suaalii who turned the match with two finishes on either side of the break. Len Ikitau played provider on both, creating clean breaks and drawing defenders before offloading.

Australia Finishes Strong Behind Suaalii, Ikitau

Trailing by 13 midway through the first half, the Wallabies shifted momentum through extended possession and cleaner set-piece work. They finished with 144 carries to Argentina’s 88 and 196 passes to 112. Possession (58%) and territory (54%) leaned in Australia’s favor as the game wore on.

Australia converted all four tries, with Tom Lynagh kicking two conversions and James O’Connor adding two more after replacing Lynagh in the second half. Despite being outgained in post-contact meters (Argentina 133m to Australia 100m), the Wallabies held a 4-2 advantage in line breaks.

Set Piece and Defense Prove Crucial

Argentina’s final points came from Juan Cruz Mallia’s penalty in the 78th minute, but Australia’s defense held firm in the closing stages. The Wallabies finished with 110 tackles (16 missed), matching Argentina’s 87% tackle success rate.

Australia also controlled the scrum battle, winning all seven of their scrums compared to Argentina’s 86% success on eight attempts. Lineouts were nearly even, with Australia winning 92% of theirs and Argentina claiming all nine.

Turnovers were split evenly (13 lost apiece), but Australia edged the breakdown with six turnovers won to Argentina’s five. The Pumas also hurt themselves with a yellow card to Mateo Carreras in the 61st minute, which Australia quickly punished with a try.

The result offers Australia a much-needed boost heading into the next round of fixtures, with young stars like Suaalii and Ikitau showcasing their international quality in a composed, balanced performance.

Relive the match below. 

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WALLABIES WIN

Joe Schmidt's gamble pays off. The Wallabies score in 86th minute after opting twice to go for a try instead of a draw with a penalty kick. Angus Bell scored the game winning try. 

We're In The 84th Minute. Australia Has A Penalty Advantage. They Are Going For The Win

Here we go. 

PENALTY ADVANTAGE FOR AUSTRALIA IN 80TH MINUTES

It's not over. Australia opts for a lineout!

ARGENTINA NAILS PENALTY KICK IN 78TH MINUTE

Australia 21, Argentina 24, | 78'

Juan Cruz Mallia with the massive kick!

Argentina Holds Firm, Has Penalty Advantage

There is less than three minutes of regulation left. 

It's All Tied. There's 5 Minutes Left. 

The Wallabies are threatening to take the lead in the final five minutes. Can Los Pumas hang on here?

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii IN FOR THE TRY!

Australia 21, Argentina 21, | 65'

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii scores his second try of the match as the Wallabies tie it up in Townsville after the converted try.

Australia Rugby Threatening To Score

Can the Wallabies tie it? They are 5 meters out in the 61st minute. Los Pumas lead 21-14. 

Another Heat Stoppage. 

World Rugby mandates breaks if it's hot. There's 20 minutes left in the match.

HIGHLIGHTS: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii Cuts Into Argentina Lead

Nic White Out, Tate McDermott

Wallabies making changes after White scored first try of match. 

WALLABIES SCORE TO OPEN HALF

Australia 14, Argentina 21, | 48'

We've seen this before. The Wallabies have scored the first try of the second half. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii plunges in for a score. The Wallabies convert. We have a rugby match!

Second Half Underway!

Can Australia rally? The last 40 minutes have started. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina Takes Momentum With Bautista Delguy Try

Australia vs. Argentina Halftime Stats

Australia | Argentina

Penalty Goals: 0 | 3

Tries: 1 | 2

Conversions: 1 | 1

Drop Goals: 0 | 0

Carries: 63 | 35

Line Breaks: 1 | 2

Turnovers Lost: 6 | 3

Turnovers Won: 1 | 3

Territory & Possession

Territory (Zones):

Australia: 9% | 34% | 9% | 48%

Argentina: 3% | 10% | 73% | 13%

Territory Total:

Australia: 66%

Argentina: 34%

Possession Total:

Australia: 59%

Argentina: 41%

Possession Last 10 Minutes:

Australia: 45%

Argentina: 55%

Set Plays

Scrums: Australia 3 | Argentina 4

Scrum Win %: Australia 100% | Argentina 100%

Lineouts: Australia 4 | Argentina 4

Lineout Win %: Australia 100% | Argentina 100%

Restarts Received: Australia 1 | Argentina 6

Restart Win %: Australia 100% | Argentina 67%

Attack

Passes: Australia 80 | Argentina 51

Ball Carries: Australia 63 | Argentina 35

Post-Contact Metres: Australia 32m | Argentina 39m

Line Breaks: Australia 1 | Argentina 2

Turnovers

Turnovers Won: Australia 1 | Argentina 3

Turnovers Lost: Australia 6 | Argentina 3

Penalties

Penalties Conceded: Australia 8 | Argentina 3

Yellow Cards: 0 | 0

Red Cards: 0 | 0

Defence

Tackles Made: Australia 46 | Argentina 77

Tackles Missed: Australia 5 | Argentina 10

Tackle Completion %: Australia 90% | Argentina 89%

Kicks

Total Kicks: Australia 5 | Argentina 8

Kick to Pass Ratio: Australia 1:16 | Argentina 1:6.4

AT Halftime: Argentina Leads Australia 21-7

The Wallabies overcame a 22-0 deficit last month against the Springboks. Can they rally again in Queensland against Los Pumas? 

AND ANOTHER FOR ARGENTINA

Australia 7, Argentina 21, | 35'

Santiago Carreras converted a penalty kick.  

Los Pumas Taking Over

Australia 7, Argentina 18, | 32'

Mateo Carreras with the try, Santiago Carreras with the conversion. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Nic White Scores The First Try

Argentina STRIKES BACK, Regains Lead

Australia 7, Argentina 11, | 29'

Argentina went back on top as the Bautista Delguy scores the try. The conversion is missed

Australia TAKES THE LEAD!

Australia 7, Argentina 6, | 24'

Nic White score the try and Tom Lynagh converted and the Wallabies have the lead!

It's HOT In Townsville

Literally. Due to World Rugby rules, teams have to take a three minute break when the heat stress index reaches "high." And that is the case today, 

Argentina Builds Lead vs. Australia

Australia 0, Argentina 6, | 11'

Santiago Carreras converted again on a penalty.

Argentina Take Over!

Los Pumas Take Early Lead In Townsville

Australia 0, Argentina 3, | 4'

Argentina nailed a penalty kick to take an early lead on the Wallabies. Santiago Carreras converted the kick. 

Wallabies vs. Los Pumas Kickoff Moments Away

National anthems are about to start and this Rugby Championship Round 3 match is nearly here. 

Argentina’s Consistent Success In Recent Rugby Championship Campaigns

Argentina has won three of their last five Rugby Championship matches, with victories over Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa in that span. The 2022 season remains the only previous time they recorded multiple wins in the first three rounds of the tournament.

Lucio Cinti’s Tackle Break Impact Without Line Breaks

Argentina’s Lucio Cinti leads the 2025 Rugby Championship with 11 tackle breaks but has yet to register a line break. Remarkably, he has made at least five tackle breaks in each of his two tournament games, after doing so only once in his previous 35 Tests.

Australia vs. Argentina Moments Away

The festivities at Queensland Country Bank Stadium get underway in 15 minutes.  

Australia Leading Rugby Championship In Kicks But Lacking Distance

Australia have kicked in play 57 times in the 2025 Rugby Championship — the most of any team — but their average kick length of 20 metres is the shortest in the competition. They have made at least 28 kicks in play in each of their last three Tests after doing so only once in their previous 11.

Argentina’s Physicality And Carry Numbers Leading The Competition

Argentina lead the 2025 Rugby Championship in carries (277) and boast the highest rate of dominant contact on carries (37%) of any team. Pablo Matera tops the individual carry count with 26, three more than any other player in the tournament.

Max Jorgensen’s Scoring and Line-Breaking Streak for Wallabies

Australia’s Max Jorgensen is on a three-Test try-scoring streak and has made at least two line breaks in each of his last six Tests. His four line breaks in the 2025 Rugby Championship are the most by any player.

Argentina Rugby's Recent Dominance Over Australia In Tests

Argentina has won three of their last four Tests against Australia, including a record-setting 67-27 victory in their most recent clash — the most points ever scored by a team against the Wallabies. The Pumas also won their last meeting with Australia on Australian soil, 34-31 in July 2023.

Australia Wallabies Squad

  1. Andrew Kellaway
  2. Max Jorgensen
  3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
  4. Len Ikitau
  5. Corey Toole
  6. Tom Lynagh
  7. Nic White
  8. Harry Wilson (capt)
  9. Fraser McReight
  10. Rob Valetini
  11. Tom Hooper
  12. Nick Frost
  13. Taniela Tupou
  14. Billy Pollard
  15. Tom Robertson

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu

Argentina Los Pumas Squad

  1. Juan Cruz Mallia
  2. Bautista Delguy
  3. Lucio Cinti
  4. Santiago Chocobares
  5. Mateo Carreras
  6. Santiago Carreras
  7. Gonzalo Garcia
  8. Pablo Matera
  9. Juan Martin Gonzalez
  10. Marcos Kremer
  11. Pedro Rubiolo
  12. Franco Molina
  13. Joel Sclavi
  14. Julian Montoya (capt)
  15. Mayco Vivas

Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Guido Petti, Joaquin Oviedo, Agustin Moyano, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Benjamin Elizalde

Wallabies Without Will Skelton, Tom Wright

Australia will miss two of the best players in the world as Tom Wright is out with an ACL injury suffered against the Springboks. Meanwhile Will Skelton won't be in Queensland but instead in France as his club team, La Rochelle, opens the season on Saturday against rival UBB Rugby. 

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Australia vs. Argentina Rugby Kickoff Time

The first contest between the Australia Wallabies and the Argentina Los Pumas in the Rugby Championship is slated for Saturday, Sept. 6, at 12:30 a.m. ET. 

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