New Front Row and Centre Pairing as Australia Strengthen Side
Les Kiss made eight changes to the starting side and 14 overall, with Ben Donaldson getting his first Test start at flyhalf in two years.
- Wallabies head coach Les Kiss made 14 changes to his squad for Saturday's second test against Argentina in Mendoza, handing Ben Donaldson his first start at flyhalf in two years.
- Harry Wilson returns as captain in the backrow, replacing prop Allan Alaalatoa, while Kiss rests hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa following last week's victory.
- Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii start together in the midfield for the first time under Kiss, while Filipo Daugunu returns on the wing and fullback Tom Wright plays his 50th test.
- An all-new starting front-row of Angus Bell, Billy Pollard, and Taniela Tupou takes the field, with Josh Nasser, Aidan Ross, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto providing bench cover.
- Seeking a fifth straight win and a series sweep, Kiss said the team is 'continuing to look to build Test experience across the group' while expecting a strong response from Argentina.
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Felipe Contepomi confirmed the 23 Argentines who will receive Wallabies in Mendoza on Saturday; several novelties in the formation in the closing of the tour
Associated Press News
Donaldson comes in at flyhalf as Wilson returns as captain for Australia vs Argentina
Australia head coach Les Kiss has made a change at flyhalf and restored Harry Wilson to the captaincy for the second rugby test against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.
Channel News Asia
PressNewsAgencyNew front row and centre pairing as Australia strengthen side
Sept 3 : Australia have again rung the changes but significantly strengthened their side for the second test against Argentina on Saturday as captain Harry Wilson was restored to the starting line-up.• Wallabies coach Les Kiss had named an entirely new forward pack for last weekend’s first test in San Sal
Sydney Morning Herald
Donaldson given rare start as Kiss rings in mass changes for Wallabies
After a good win in Argentina last week, Les Kiss has swapped out over half of his starting side for the second Test in Mendoza on Sunday.
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