Overview

• Patrick Tuipulotu remains under hospital monitoring following a head knock in Córdoba and is potentially ruled out of the Buenos Aires Test.
• Anton Lienert-Brown passed his head injury assessment and is expected to be fit for selection.
• Fabian Holland’s late exit was attributed to cramp, and Scott Barrett’s comeback minutes were carefully managed due to an Achilles issue.
• Forwards Wallace Sititi and Tamaiti Williams have returned to contention as coaches weigh their inclusion in the match-day squad.
• Possible bench and lock cover options include Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau or shifting Tupou Vaa’i into the second row.