Argentina v Australia: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

The two underdogs in the Rugby Championship face-off on Saturday as Argentina host an Australia side who are yet to earn a point.

The Pumas produced the story of the tournament in matchweek one as they stunned New Zealand 38-30 in Wellington, although they then fell to a 42-10 hiding a week later.

The Wallabies have had a torrid start to the campaign with back-to-back heavy losses to world champions South Africa and are currently on course for a second successive wooden spoon in the competition.

How to watch Argentina v Australia and TV channel

Argentina v Australia is available to watch live in the UK and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Action.

Argentina v Australia kick-off time, date and venue

Argentina v Australia will take place at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata on Saturday 31st August 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00.

Argentina v Australia stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Australia have the far superior head-to-head record with 28 wins from their 39 total meetings, while Argentina have come out on top on just eight occasions.

However, the Pumas have won both of the last two meetings with the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship, including a 48-17 home victory in 2022 - their largest-ever winning margin over the Wallabies.

Argentina v Australia head-to-head record (H2H)

Argentina wins	8
Draws	3
Australia wins	28

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

Argentina v Australia team news

Argentina team news

Santiago Cordero will start on the wing for Felipe Contepomi’s side, featuring in a back three alongside Juan Cruz Mallia and Matteo Carreras.

Australia team news

Taniela Tupou will return to the starting line-up after missing both defeats to the Springboks.

Harry Wilson has been given the captain’s armband, becoming the eighth player to wear this across the last 15 tests.