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Australia rests captain Harry Wilson for first rugby test against Argentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:01 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Australia rests captain Harry Wilson for first rugby test against Argentina

Summary

Australia's head coach Les Kiss has left captain Harry Wilson out of the lineup for the first rugby test against Argentina, set for Saturday in San Salvador. Prop Allan Ala'alatoa will take over the captaincy. Wilson, who led the team in two tests against Japan earlier this year, is being rested amidst a busy test schedule, with Kiss expressing full confidence in Wilson's leadership and performance. Rob Valetini will replace Wilson in the back row, while Charlie Cale has been named on the bench. Australia will face Argentina again next week in Mendoza.

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Key Details

•Australia plays Argentina in San Salvador on Saturday.
•Allan Ala'alatoa steps in as captain for the test.
•Harry Wilson is rested due to a crowded test calendar.
•Rob Valetini will replace Wilson in the back row.
•Australia meets Argentina again next weekend in Mendoza.

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3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Australia rests captain Harry Wilson for the 1st rugby test against Argentina

What they're saying

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Head coach Les Kiss has omitted regular captain Harry Wilson from his lineup for Saturday's first rugby test against Argentina in San Salvador. Prop Allan Ala'alatoa will captain the Wallabies from the front row in Wilson's absence. Wilson led Australia in two tests against Japan which began Kiss's tenure as head coach and Kiss says the backrower retains his full confidence but is being rested.
— Yahoo Sports

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