Overview
- Felipe Contepomi confirmed his starting XV for Saturday’s 16:40 kickoff at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, implementing six changes from the England defeat.
- Santiago Pernas earns his first start for Los Pumas, while Nicolás D’Amorim and Faustino Sánchez Valarolo are set for their debut caps off the bench.
- Prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro returns to the matchday squad for the first time since his pre-World Cup 2023 injury.
- Veterans Francisco Gómez Kodela and Santiago Cordero will play their final tests for Argentina before retiring from international rugby.
- Uruguay arrives after a 70-8 win over Romania, providing a stern assessment of Argentina’s development strategy before the Rugby Championship.