Live: Wallabies chase history against Pumas in Argentina

The Wallabies are chasing a historic series sweep against the Pumas in Mendoza, where a win would give Australia its first multi-Test series victory in Argentina. Australia also enters the match seeking a fifth consecutive Test win.

The two-Test series followed the decision to pause the Rugby Championship this year. South Africa and New Zealand instead began a four-Test series billed as “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.” Australia and Argentina have met in Argentina since the Wallabies toured there in 1979, when the series ended level at 1-1.

Mendoza has been a favorable venue for Australia. The Wallabies have won three of their four Tests against the Pumas in the city. Their latest victory came in 2022, when they won 41-26. Across all meetings between the teams, Australia has won 31 Tests, Argentina 10, with three draws.

The match began in cold, overcast conditions, with the temperature earlier around 4 degrees Celsius. Filipo Daugunu knocked on immediately after kick-off, giving Argentina an early opening. Match officials included New Zealand referee James Doleman, with Ben O’Keeffe and Italy’s Gianluca Gnecchi as assistant referees.