Australia vs Argentina: Rugby Championship predictions, team news, betting tips and odds

Australia vs Argentina date, start time & TV info 

Date Saturday, September 6
Starts 5.30am
Venue North Queensland Stadium, Townsville
Competition Rugby Championship
TV Live on Sky Sports Action

Argentina have started to pull themselves up in this rivalry, winning three of the last four meetings with Australia culminating in a record 67-27 hammering in Santa Fe last year.

But the Wallabies are improving from a steady decline, beating the British & Irish Lions in the final Test before claiming a stunning victory over the world champions Springboks in Johannesburg.

The hosts are five-point favourites in Townsville and will be determined to keep building in back-to-back home encounters with Los Pumas before their all-important Bledisloe Cup showdowns against New Zealand.

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Australia vs Argentina betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Australia to win by one to 12 points
1pt 7-5 bet365

Australia vs Argentina preview 

Australia and Argentina have claimed big scalps in the Rugby Championship this year and Argentina arrive in Australia having downed the All Blacks at home in round two.

They now face back-to-back games in Australia that could define how successful this summer's campaign is.

Los Pumas have won three of the last four meetings including a 34-31 victory in Sydney two years ago.

Australia have captain Harry Wilson back in the line-up after he missed the defeat in South Africa in round two, while fly-half Tom Lynagh is also fit and starts alongside Nic White.

Small margins to prove critical

Argentina always bring a lot of power and physical presence on to the pitch and Australia may feel the loss of giant forward Will Skelton, who was such a key part of their wins over the Lions and Springboks.

But Australia have looked so much more focused in their last three games and coach Joe Schmidt will have instilled in his players the need to keep making progress after losing the series to the Lions.

Argentina will have their moments but the greater focus and discipline in the Wallaby ranks should edge it for the home side.

Australia vs Argentina team news and predicted line-ups 

Australia

Tom Lynagh starts at fly half having missed Australia's last two Tests, while captain Harry Wilson returns as number eight after a leg injury.  Andrew Kellaway replaces injured Tom White at fullback. Will Skelton has returned to the French Top 14 and his place in the second row is taken by Tom Hooper.

Predicted line-up: Tom Robertson, Billy Pollard, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Nic White, Tom Lynagh, Corey Toole, Len Ikitau, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway. Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu.

Argentina

Santiago Carreras continues at fly half after replacing injured Tomas Albornoz against the All Blacks. Pablo Matera moves to number eight with Marcos Kremer coming in at flanker. Geronimo Prisciantelli and Boris Wenger could earn their first caps off the bench.

Predicted line-up: Mayco Vivas, Julian Montoya, Franco Molina, Joel Sclavi, Marcos Kremer, Pedro Rubiolo, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Pablo Matera, Gonzalo Garcia, Santiago Carreras, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Bautista Delguy, Juan Cruz Mallia. Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Guido Petti, Joaquin Oviedo, Agustin Moyano, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Benjamin Elizalde.

Australia vs Argentina betting odds

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FAQs for Australia vs Argentina

When is Australia vs Argentina in the Rugby Championship?

Kick-off 5.30am Saturday, September 6

Where is TEAM vs TEAM being played?

The game takes place at North Queensland Stadium, Townsville

What is the match betting for TEAM vs TEAM?

Australia are favoured at 11-25 with Argentina rated 9-5 shots. On the handicap, the Wallabies are asked to give up a five-point head start.

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