A final-minute strive by Juan Martin Gonzalez gave Argentina a shock victory over Australia within the second spherical of the Rugby Championship.
The Pumas have crushed Australia in successive assessments for the primary time, each deliberate by former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. Argentina gained 48-17 in San Juan final August earlier than Dave Rennie was fired as coach and changed by Eddie Jones after an unsuccessful spring tour of Europe.
Jones faces the prospect of taking the Wallabies to France for the Rugby World Cup and not using a win except Australia can rebound in both of their two Bledisloe Cup matches in opposition to New Zealand and a warmup in opposition to France subsequent month.
What are the Rugby Championship fixtures?
Spherical one (Saturday, July 8)
Spherical two (Saturday, July 15)
Spherical three (Saturday, July 29)
- Australia v New Zealand, Melbourne Cricket Floor, Melbourne (10.45am)
- South Africa v Argentina, Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg (4.05pm)
How can I watch the Rugby Championship?
Viewers within the UK can watch all six Rugby Championship matches dwell on Sky Sports activities Motion. Subscribers can stream the motion by way of the Sky Go app.
What’s the format of the 2023 Rugby Championship?
Historically, the Championship would function 12 video games, with every nation taking part in residence and away in opposition to every of the opposite three. Nonetheless, with the Rugby World Cup beginning on September 8, the Rugby Championship has been abridged.
In a month-long competitors every nation will play one another solely as soon as to permit a adequate break earlier than the worldwide showpiece occasion.
Who’s within the squads?
*beforehand uncapped gamers
Argentina
Forwards (26): Eduardo Bello, Ignacio Calles, Thomas Gallo, Francisco Gomez Kodela, James Medrano, Joel Sclavi, Lucio Sordoni, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Mayco Vivas, Facundo Bosch, Augustin Creevy, Julian Montoya (c), Santiago Socino, Ignacio Ruiz, Matthias Germanno, Lucas Paulos, Guido Petti, Thomas Lavannini and Marcos Kremer, Pedro Rubiolo, John Martin Gonzalez, James Grondona, Facundo Isa, Pablo Matera, Joaquin Oviedo, Rodrigo Bruni.
Backs (22): Lautaro Bazán Vélez, Gonzalo Bertranou, Tomás Cubelli, Gonzalo García, Tomás Albornoz, Santiago Carreras, Nicolás Sánchez, Jerónimo de la Fuente, Santiago Chocobares, Lucio Cinti, Luciano González, Matías Moroni, Matías Orlando, Martín Bogado, Sebastián Cancelliere, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Cordero, Bautista Delguy, Juan Imhoff, Rodrigo Isgró, Emiliano Boffelli, Juan Cruz Mal bundles
Australia
Forwards (18): Allan Alaalatoa, Richie Arnold, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Matt Gibbon, Jed Holloway, Michael Hooper, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Fraser McReight, Zane Nonggorr, David Porecki, Pete Samu, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Jordan Uelese, Rob Valetini.
Backs (16): Quade Cooper, Lalakai Foketi, Carter Gordon, Reece Hodge, Len Ikitau, Marika Koroibete, Ryan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Izaia Perese, Suliasi Vunivalu, Nic White, Tom Wright, Ben Donaldson, Josh Kemeny, Dylan Pietsch.
South Africa
Forwards (24): Thomas du Toit, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Joseph Dweba, Malcom Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman, Jean Kleyn, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Evan Roos, Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert, Jean-Luc du Preez.
Backs (17): Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Herschel Jantjies, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Handre Pollard, Damian Willemse, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie Le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie.
New Zealand
Forwards (20): Codie Taylor, Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ethan de Groot, Fletcher Newell, Nepo Laulala, Ofa Tuungafasi, Tamaiti Williams*, Tyrel Lomax, Brodie Retallick, Josh Lord, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa’i, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papali’i, Luke Jacobson, Sam Cane, Samipeni Finau*, Shannon Frizell.
Backs (16): Aaron Smith, Finlay Christie, Cam Roigard*, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mounga, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Rieko Ioane, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod*, Caleb Clarke, Emoni Narawa*, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Mark Telea, Will Jordan.
What are the very best of the most recent odds?
- New Zealand 8/15
- South Africa 11/2
- Australia 16/1
- Argentina 100/1
Odds right as of July 16
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