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Australia and Argentina play the second rugby Test in Mendoza

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Australia and Argentina play the second rugby Test in Mendoza

Summary

Australia and Argentina face off in the second rugby union Test match at Estádio Malvinas in Mendoza. The contest serves as the follow-up to last weekend's match in Jujuy, where Australia secured a 27-21 victory despite a late comeback attempt by Argentina. The Wallabies enter the match chasing their fifth consecutive win under coach Les Kiss. Argentina needs a win in this match to square the two-Test series and halt Australia’s bid for a clean sweep on Argentine soil. The fixture is currently ongoing with the kick-off scheduled for 6pm local time.

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By the Numbers

•Australia leads the series 1-0 after a 27-21 victory in Jujuy.
•The match takes place at Estádio Malvinas in Mendoza.
•Australia seeks a fifth straight win under Les Kiss.
•Argentina needs a victory to tie the two-Test series.

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What they're saying

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Updates as the Wallabies take on Los Pumas in Mendoza Kick-off time at Estádio Malvinas is 6pm local/7am AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Australia are chasing a fifth straight victory under Les Kiss, but the Wallabies have rarely found it easy to win successive Tests in Argentina. They held on for a 27-21 victory in Jujuy last weekend, surviving a spirited Pumas fightback and the demands of playing at altitude. Now they move to Mendoza, where Argentina must win to square the series and prevent Australia from completing a rare clean sweep on Argentine soil. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Daniel Gallan

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