Overview

• Santiago Carreras went seven from seven in penalties for 23 points, matching Hugo Porta’s Argentina–Australia kicking mark from 1987.
• Despite defeat, Australia scored four tries to one and collected two bonus points to lead the Rugby Championship at 2-2.
• The Wallabies conceded 14 penalties to Argentina’s seven, a lapse Schmidt said cost them after creating 11 line-breaks.
• James O’Connor sparked 19 points in 13 minutes after replacing Tane Edmed, and his availability is uncertain as he prepares to join Leicester.
• Key moments included Max Jorgensen’s 18th-minute yellow card and Julián Montoya’s chargedown try on his 50th match as captain.