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Argentina reshuffle team as they seek to level series with Wallabies

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  • Argentina made several changes to its lineup for Saturday’s second test against Australia in Mendoza after losing the opener 27-21.
  • Efraín Elías and Franco Molina replace Guido Petti and Tomás Lavanini in the second row, while Petti moves to the flank.
  • Santiago Carreras shifts to fullback, Nicolás Roger starts at fly-half, and Pablo Matera will captain Argentina in his 126th international appearance.

Argentina have changed both their backs and forwards as they try to square the series with Australia in Saturday’s second test in Mendoza.

Coach Felipe Contepomi replaced the experienced lock pairing of Guido Petti and Tomás Lavanini with Efraín Elías and Franco Molina. Petti moves to the flank, taking the place of Benjamin Grondona after Australia’s 27-21 victory in San Salvador de Jujuy last weekend.

Pedro Delgado comes into the team at tighthead prop for Francisco Moreno, who drops to the bench. Santiago Carreras switches to fullback, replacing Gerónimo Prisciantelli, while the inexperienced Nicolás Roger starts at fly-half alongside Simón Benítez Cruz.

Two uncapped players, Facundo Cardozo and Mateo Soler, are included among the replacements. Cardozo joined the squad this week after Matías Moroni suffered a facial injury.

Pablo Matera will continue as captain and earn his 126th cap. He leads the side in the absence of Julián Montoya, one of several overseas-based players unavailable for selection.

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