Argentina
26
Match Complete
Australia
41
| 86 |  | R. Hodge | ||
| 85 |  | L. Ikitau | ||
| 71 | | R. Hodge | ||
| 69 | | F. Fainga'a | ||
| 65 |  | R. Hodge | ||
| 61 | | |||
| E. Boffelli | | 57 | ||
| J. M. Gonzalez | | 54 | ||
| 48 | | R. Hodge | ||
| 47 | | F. McReight | ||
| E. Boffelli | | 41 | ||
| E. Boffelli | | 21 | ||
| 18 | | Q. Cooper | ||
| 17 | | J. Petaia | ||
| E. Boffelli | | 15 | ||
| E. Boffelli | | 11 | ||
| 9 | | Q. Cooper | ||
| E. Boffelli | | 6 | ||
| P. Matera | | 5 |
| 2 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 4 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Argentina host the Wallabies in Round 1 of The Rugby Championship from Mendoza. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:10am AEST.
The big news over the last 24 hours was captain Michael Hooper being a last-minute omission due to personal reasons.
Thankfully, the Wallabies have James Slipper to cover from a leadership point of view.
Fraser McReight has the job of replacing Hooper at no.7.
It’s always an intimidating atmosphere in Argentina and expect no different from the 42,000-seated Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.
Los Pumas know this is their best chance to make a statement in the Rugby Championship with the opening two games on their home turf. Expect the Cheika-coached team to come out all guns blazing.
Game Information
Venue: Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Kick-off: 5:10am (AEST)
Live stream/TV: Stan Sport
Betting: Argentina $2.80, Australia $1.45 – odds via PlayUp
Argentina
1. Nahuel Tetas Chaparro, 2. Julian Montoya, 3. Francisco Gomez Kodela, 4. Matias Alemanno, 5. Tomas Lavanini, 6. Juan Martin Gonzalez, 7. Marcos Kremer, 8. Pablo Matera, 9. Tomas Cubelli, 10. Santiago Carreras, 11. Emiliano Boffelli, 12. Jeronimo de la Fuente, 13. Matias Orlando, 14. Santiago Cordero, 15. Juan Cruz Mallia
Reserves: 16. Agustin Creevy, 17. Thomas Gallo, 18. Joel Sclavi, 19. Santiago Grondona, 20. Rodrigo Bruni, 21. Lautaro Bazan Velez, 22. Tomas Albornoz, 23. Matias Moroni
Australia
1. James Slipper (c), 2. Folau Fainga’a, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Darcy Swain, 5. Matt Philip, 6. Jed Holloway, 7. Fraser McReight, 8. Rob Valetini, 9. Nic White, 10. Quade Cooper, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Hunter Paisami, 13. Len Ikitau, 14. Jordan Petaia, 15. Tom Wright
Reserves: 16. Lachlan Lonergan, 17. Matt Gibbon, 18. Taniela Tupou, 19. Nick Frost, 20. Rob Leota, 21. Pete Samu, 22. Jake Gordon, 23. Reece Hodge
Derek Murray
Roar Rookie
It was often like that for us wasn’t it. Great point. In fairness to him and them though, they finished all over the top of Scotland two weeks back
FunBus
Roar Rookie
Geez, the WBs are unlucky. Every game for 20 years they haven’t played well, even parts of games they don’t play well, there’s always a corrupt member of the reffing team biased against the poor Aussies making it worse. It’s one of the great scandals in global sport and we need an international Inquiry :shocked:
jameswm
Roar Guru
I didn’t even realise it was on.
FrancisF
Roar Pro
The first half is the usual recurrence of infection of the “Wallabies Disease “
Hoges
Roar Rookie
I never said O’Connor should be 10. All I said was I’d have anyone over Noah he is hopeless. Hodge offers far more at 10 than Noah ever has.
Markus
Roar Rookie
Noah has played better at flyhalf for the Wallabies than O’Connor has, that’s the point. At flyhalf O’Connor’s best has never topped Lolesio’s best and his worst was even worse. O’Connor’s best form since returning to the Wallabies after his long absence was at outside centre of all places.
Rabbitz
Roar Guru
What makes it a "famous" win? Why does the headline need a fatuous adjective like "famous"?
Adsa
Roar Rookie
And you think that was the only call the Ref missed in 84 minutes?
Temujin
Guest
That’s what Cheika teams do though. High intensity for the first 40-50 minutes then tire themselves out. Just play rope-a-dope like Ali.
Hoges
Roar Rookie
Noah has no business even being in the squad
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
Limited knowledge???? This is a sensational analysis.. Don't talk yourself down, son. You got game
Wooliej
Roar Rookie
Depends on if you have watched Noah play for the Wallabies too. Some people have short memories
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
At times he does when not against a rushing defence and he can utilise his booming kick. He can struggle with decision making under that level of pressure to choose the right option. I think he's a better benchy when fatigue sets in and line speed is reduced.
Markus
Roar Rookie
The Wallabies also won against the All Blacks a couple years back in spite of Foley being the worst player on the field that day. The team won against the All Blacks last year. Hodge played his limited role and nothing else.
Markus
Roar Rookie
And Noah over JOC. Anybody who claims otherwise hasn't actually watched O'Connor play for the Wallabies in the last 3 years.
Hoges
Roar Rookie
He controlled the game well tonight and I seem to recall him leading the side to a win against the All Blacks last year playing at 10. You might not like him but he has performed at 10 for the wallabies.
Markus
Roar Rookie
The Rebels attack has been terrible. You're just picking young flyhalves that haven't been in the spotlight long enough to show they aren't a saviour either.
Hoges
Roar Rookie
Sorry I meant Carter Gordon at 10
Wooliej
Roar Rookie
You’d have to have JOC over Hodge
cinque
Roar Rookie
Carter Gordon ....