While there is plenty of focus on the four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand, way away in South America, another intriguing two-game series is about to get underway.
Argentina host Australia for two matches, starting on Saturday with a clash at the Estadio 23 de Agosto in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Les Kiss has made a positive start as the new Wallabies coach after away and home wins over Japan but his side faces a much sterner test when they take on the Pumas in their own backyard this weekend.
Argentina v Australia Tips Summary
Best Bet - Argentina to win @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Ignacio Mendy anytime tryscorer @ 6/5
Bet Builder - Argentina to win, Rodrigo Isgro & Max Jorgensen anytime tryscorers @ 33/4
Argentina v Australia Prediction
Best Bet: Argentina to win @ 6/5
Australia can expect a fiery reception at the Estadio 23 de Agosto, with a passionate crowd of around 25,000 set to pack into the San Salvador de Jujuy venue for what promises to be a stern test for the Wallabies.
The Pumas have enjoyed the better of recent meetings between the sides, winning four of their last six encounters.
Argentina have also won two of their last three home games against Australia, including a stunning 67-27 demolition in Santa Fe in 2024.
Saturday's clash therefore represents an important test for the Wallabies as they look to establish themselves as genuine contenders ahead of next year's World Cup.
Kiss' side could receive a timely reality check against a powerful Argentina team.
Felipe Contepomi's Pumas were narrowly beaten 17-10 by reigning world champions South Africa in Buenos Aires earlier this month, but that performance will have provided Argentina with plenty of encouragement and valuable lessons.
Having had time to reflect on that defeat against the Boks and prepare for Australia, Argentina are fancied to bounce back and claim an important win this weekend.
Alternative Bet: Ignacio Mendy anytime tryscorer @ 6/5
Switching focus to the anytime tryscorer market and Ignacio Mendy looks like good value to touch down for the Pumas on Saturday.
Still a relative newcomer to Test rugby, the 26-year-old has made seven appearances for Argentina, with five of those in a starting role.
In that time, the Benetton winger has already scored five international tries and he’s fancied to go over against a Wallabies side who can be defensively vulnerable in the wide channels.
Argentina v Australia Bet Builder Tip
Argentina to win
Rodrigo Isgro anytime tryscorer
Max Jorgensen anytime tryscorer
Pays 33/4
Sticking with the theme that Argentina will be the ones to come out on top on Saturday, Rodrigo Isgro and Max Jorgensen are also backed in the anytime tryscorer market.
Isgro has scored in three of his last four appearances for the Pumas, scoring tries in two games against Scotland and in a clash with England.
The Harlequins winger is fancied to add to his growing Test try collection on Saturday, as is Jorgensen, who impressed with a tryscoring performance away against Japan in Tokyo earlier this month.
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Key Match Stats
Argentina have won four of their last six encounters with Australia
Argentina have won two of their last three home games against the Wallabies
In the last meeting between these sides in Argentina in 2024, the Pumas won 67-24 at the Estadio Brigadier General Estanislao Lopez in Santa Fe
Australia are currently on a three-game winning streak
Argentina were beaten 17-10 in their last outing against South Africa in Buenos Aires earlier this month
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