Overview

• The Rugby Championship series opens in Townsville on 6 September before a second test in Sydney on 13 September.
• Felipe Contepomi named a 32-player touring squad that leans on less‑capped props, including Tomás Rapetti, Ignacio Calles, Francisco Coria Marchetti and Boris Wenger, following Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro’s retirement and injuries to Thomas Gallo and Eduardo Bello.
• Joe Schmidt called up 36 Wallabies, recalling Pete Samu, Allan Alaalatoa and Tom Lynagh, with Will Skelton unavailable due to a club call‑up and Dylan Pietsch and Ben Donaldson injured.
• Schmidt said Argentina’s recent form, which includes a home win over New Zealand, will make Townsville a difficult venue for the hosts.
• Argentina’s trip begins a five‑week run that also features South Africa and Europe, with a home test moved to London after the UAR sold the event for revenue.