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New front-row pairing as Australia strengthen team for Argentina test

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  • Australia coach Les Kiss made several changes for Saturday’s second test against Argentina after the Wallabies won the opener 27-21.
  • Captain Harry Wilson returns to the starting lineup at No. 8, while Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou come back in the front row.
  • Tom Wright will earn his 50th cap, and centres Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start together for the 17th time.

Australia have strengthened their lineup for Saturday’s second test against Argentina by restoring captain Harry Wilson to the starting side and changing the front row.

Coach Les Kiss named an entirely new forward pack for last weekend’s 27-21 win in San Salvador de Jujuy. This time, he has changed only the front row and one loose forward. Experienced props Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou return, with Billy Pollard starting at hooker.

Rob Valetini moves from No. 8 to the flank to make room for Wilson. Ben Donaldson replaces Carter Gordon at flyhalf, while Ryan Lonergan remains at scrumhalf. Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will form the centre pairing for the 17th time.

Filipo Daugunu replaces Harry Potter on the left wing. Fullback Tom Wright will make his 50th appearance for Australia. The starting team also includes Max Jorgensen, Fraser McReight, Jeremy Williams and Josh Canham, with Josh Nasser, Aidan Ross, Massimo de Lutiis, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Shaw, Charlie Cale, Kalani Thomas, Carter Gordon and Isaac Henry among the reserves.

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