Live: Wallabies chase history against Pumas in Argentina

The Wallabies are looking to extend their winning streak to five consecutive Tests, as they face the Pumas in Mendoza.Should the Wallabies triumph, it will be the first time they have won a multi-Test series in Argentina.Follow our live blog.Sat 5 Sep 2026 at 12:09pmSat 5 Sep 2026 at 12:09pmPumas vs Wallabies: live scoreboardSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:47amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:47amAround the groundsSpeaking of "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" …The Springboks have moved ahead 2-1 in the series after defeating the All Blacks 29-24 at Soccer City.The series concludes next weekend in Baltimore.Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:45amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:45amA slice of historyThe Wallabies have a chance to create history against the Pumas. (Getty)This is the latest two-Test series between the Pumas and Wallabies in Argentina.It came about following the decision to pause the Rugby Championship this year.South Africa and New Zealand decided they wanted to do their own thing, that being the four-Test series billed as "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".The Wallabies toured Argentina back in 1979, marking the first time the teams had met at Test level.The series was shared 1-1.Should the Wallabies win in Mendoza, it will be a historic moment.They haven't previously swept a two-Test series in the South American nation.Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:43amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:43amNot long to goIt's a cold one in Mendoza!The temperature was hovering around 4 degrees Celsius earlier and it's overcast.Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:40amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:40amHappy hunting groundThe Wallabies have a liking for Mendoza on their road trips to Argentina.They have won three of their four meetings with the Pumas in the city.The Wallabies' most recent victory — their third on the trot — came in 2022, when they triumphed 41-26.Overall, the Wallabies have won 31 Tests between the two nations.The Pumas have claimed the 'W' on 10 occasions, with three Tests drawn.Sun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:36amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:36amAnd the Pumas? Pablo Matera will skipper the Pumas. (Getty)Pumas coach Felipe Contepomi has made four changes to his starting line-up.Tighthead prop Pedro Delgado, and locks Efraín Elías and Franco Molina were named in the pack, while Nicolás Roger was included at fly half.Molina will be a familiar name for Australian readers following his stint with the Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific.He will pack down opposite ex-Force teammate Jeremy Williams in the second row.The Pumas' reshaped match-day has forced some positional changes.Guido Petti was moved from lock to flanker, while Santiago Carreras shifted to fullback.Facundo Cardozo and Mateo Soler will make their Tests debuts, should they come off the bench.Overseas club commitments have meant the Pumas are missing a host of their best players for this series.Here's the Pumas' squad:15. Santiago Carreras14. Rodrigo Isgró13. Luico Cinti Luna12. Faustino Sánchez Valarolo11. Ignacio Mendy10. Nicolás Roger9. Simón Benítez Cruz8. Joaquín Moro7. Guido Petti6. Pablo Matera (c)5. Franco Molina4. Efraín Elías3. Pedro Delgado2. Ignacio Ruiz1. Boris WegnerReserves:16. Leonel Oviedo17. Mayco Vivas18. Francisco Moreno19. Tomas Lavanini20. Juan Martin Scelzo21. Facundo Cardozo22. Gonzalo Bertranou23. Mateo SolerSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:31amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:31amHow are the Wallabies looking?Harry Wilson (left) returns for the Wallabies. (Getty)Coming off last week's 27-21 victory in Jujuy, the Wallabies have made a series of changes to their starting XV.Prominent among those is the return of skipper Harry Wilson at number eight.Rob Valetini, who wore the eight jersey a week ago, shifts to blindside flanker.Len Ikitau and Joseph Suaalii reunite in the centres and will play outside Ben Donaldson, who has replaced Carter Gordon at fly half.Winger Filipo Daugunu is added to the back three, where he will team up with Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright.Coach Les Kiss has opted for a fresh front row, with Taniela Tupou, Billy Pollard and Angus Bell earning starts.Congratulations to Wright, who will be playing his 50th Test.The Wallabies' matchday squad is as follows:15. Tom Wright14. Max Jorgensen13. Joseph Suaalii12. Len Ikitau11. Filipo Daugunu10. Ben Donaldson9. Ryan Lonergan8. Harry Wilson (c)7. Fraser McReight6. Rob Valetini5. Jeremy Williams4. Josh Canham3. Taniela Tupou2. Billy Pollard1. Angus BellReserves:16. Josh Nasser17. Aidan Ross18. Massimo De Lutiis19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto20. Charlie Cale21. Kalani Thomas22. Carter Gordon23. Isaac HenrySun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:27amSun 6 Sep 2026 at 6:27amGood morning!Hello there!Welcome to ABC Sport's live blog of the second Test between the Pumas and Wallabies.I'm Luke Pentony and it's my pleasure to be with you this morning.Mendoza's Estadio Malvinas Argentinas is today's venue and we're a tad over 30 minutes away from kick-off, as the Wallabies look to sweep the two-Test series against the hosts.It should be a cracker, so make sure to stick with us for the next few hours!