Australia are on the rise and head coach Les Kiss has looked to test his squad's depth by making wholesale changes for Saturday's second Test against Argentina.
Last weekend, the Wallabies won 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy, securing their fourth win in a row and third since Kiss replaced Joe Schmidt as head coach after July's Nations Championship fixtures.
Argentina have lost five of their last six, stretching back to last November's 27-23 defeat by England at Twickenham, with Wales the only team they have beaten.
Indiscipline has been an issue throughout their recent games, and the much-changed Wallabies can take advantage by securing another victory in Mendoza.
Argentina v Australia Tips Summary
Best Bet - Australia to win by 1-12 points @ 13/8
Alternative Bet - Fraser McReight anytime tryscorer @ 13/8
Bet Builder - Over 47.5 points, Ignacio Mendy to score a try & Harry Wilson to score a try @ 29/4
Argentina v Australia Prediction
Best Bet: Australia to win by 1-12 points @ 13/8
Kiss is clearly looking to build momentum ahead of next year's home Rugby World Cup and has made several intriguing selections.
Captain Harry Wilson returns at number eight, while Len Ikitau, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Taniela Tupou also come in.
As does Ben Donaldson, who gets a chance to impress at fly-half. Carter Gordon scored a try last week but struggled to control the game.
Gordon drops to the bench, while Argentina have also made a change at number 10, with Nicolas Roger starting and Santi Carreras moving to full-back.
Felipe Contepomi looks to be trying everything to find combinations that work and his side's poor run of results, also winning only three of their last 10 at home, has piled the pressure on him.
Australia are looking to record a clean sweep in Argentina for the first time and to win five in a row for the first time since 2021 when Dave Rennie was in charge.
Kiss' changes may impact his team's rhythm, but this is a real opportunity.
With five of the last six meetings being decided by six or fewer points, the Wallabies can edge home.
Alternative Bet: Fraser McReight anytime tryscorer @ 13/8
A constant throughout Australia's recent slump has been the excellent form of flanker Fraser McReight.
The 27-year-old is arguably the best number seven on the planet and has started scoring tries more regularly.
Coaches may be tempted to select his understudy, Carlo Tizzano, whose superpower is getting over the line, scoring 23 tries in as many Super Rugby appearances over the past two years.
However, McReight has scored a try in his last three international starts, including last week, when he burrowed over from close range.
Argentina v Australia Bet Builder Tip
Over 47.5 points
Ignacio Mendy to score a try
Harry Wilson to score a try
Pays 29/4
Australia's matches in 2026 have averaged 64.5 points, so matching last week's tally of 48 points seems a sensible place to start at Bet Builder.
Argentina have recalled winger Ignacio Mendy, who has scored five tries in his last 11 appearances for club side Benetton, while returning Wallaby skipper Wilson could also go over.
The number eight has a fantastic skill set, combining brilliant ball skills with an ability to get over the gain-line.
Australia dominated that area in the first half last week and the skipper is backed to grab a score on Saturday.
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Key Match Stats
Argentina have lost five of their last six Tests
Australia have won their last four matches
Of the last six meetings, five have been separated by six or fewer points
Wallaby flanker Fraser McReight has scored tries in his last three international starts
Australia's matches this year have averaged 64.5 points
Argentina winger Ignacio Mendy has scored in five of his last 11 appearances for club side Benetton
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