Overview

• Australia beat Argentina 28-24 in Townsville after prop Angus Bell scored the match-winner deep into added time.
• Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i crossed twice in the second half to overturn a 21-7 halftime deficit.
• Argentina’s Mateo Carreras was carded in the 62nd minute for repeated infringements, leaving the visitors a man down during a crucial stretch.
• Captain Harry Wilson declined multiple late shots at goal to tie, backing a push for the win that culminated in Bell’s close-range try.
• Both sides came in at 1-1 after notable away results, and the victory strengthens Australia’s position ahead of next week’s return fixture.