Wallabies v Argentina at Estadio Uno Estudiantes de La Plata on Sunday Sep 1

[Tazzmania]

Wallabies team to play Argentina at Estadio Uno Estudiantes de La Plata on Sunday September 1 at 8:00am AEST

1. Angus Bell (29 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

2. Matt Faessler (8 Tests) – USQ Saints

3. Taniela Tupou (52 Tests) – Brothers Rugby

4. Nick Frost (17 Tests) – Hornsby Lions

5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (34 Tests) – Randwick

6. Rob Valetini (44 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

7. Carlo Tizzano (2 Tests) - University of Western Australia

8. Harry Wilson (15 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Jake Gordon (23 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors

10. Noah Lolesio (21 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

11. Marika Koroibete (60 Tests) – Nasinu Secondary College, Fiji

12. Hamish Stewart* - Toowoomba Bears

13. Len Ikitau (31 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

14. Andrew Kellaway (31 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

15. Tom Wright (29 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (4 Tests) - Easts Tigers

17. Isaac Kailea (4 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

18. Allan Alaalatoa (72 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors

19. Jeremy Williams (4 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers

20. Langi Gleeson (6 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins

21. Tate McDermott (33 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club

22. Ben Donaldson (10 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

23. Max Jorgensen (1 Test) - Balmain Wolves

*denotes uncapped

[Tazzmania]

So stoked for Hamish and well deserved.

For those that followed the stats I posted after each Force match, it is great to see two of the Force's hardest workers are starting this week for the Wallabies.

Two of the top 10 tackles won in 2024 Super Rugby. Hamish 9th at 180 and Carlo 1st with 240.

[Burgs]

Delighted for Stewart, is reward for a lot of hard work and self belief.
Likewise pleasing to see Williams straight back in the mix, despite the inclusion of extra talls in the Tour Squad.
Am a little surprised of McDermott over White given Donaldson and Stewart.
Either Lolesio has been given a Golden Ticket for the whole Series or this is make or break time, either way, really need to see a commanding performance from him.
By taking on the Captaincy, Wilson will also attract extra scrutiny with the extra responsibility. His SR best will be good enough, but there are options at 6/8 that if he falters under the pressure may see him out yet again. I imagine, unless he has a stinker, Jumbuck Joe will have "given" him two matches to prove himself. My first pick alternative would be 6. Williams and 8. Valetini.
Am still not convinced with Kellaway, think I would have given Flook or Jorgensen a run and 23. Kellaway.
Hopefully next week we might see a bit of Paega-Amosa in action.

[shasta]

Hopefully next week we might see a bit of Paega-Amosa in action.

I wonder if Throbber will come under consideration & whether he got any game time post the varsity match in March. Hard to think a plane ticket was justified of not.

[Burgs]

I wonder if Throbber will come under consideration & whether he got any game time post the varsity match in March. Hard to think a plane ticket was justified of not.

Yes true, forgot about him, but as you say unlikely to be getting a free ticket in front of SR players unless in contention.

[chibi]

Estudiantes?? That's a bloody interesting ground to play a rugby test at!