Argentina’s national rugby team is gearing up to face Australia in the second round of the prestigious Rugby Championship tournament. Despite suffering a 12-41 defeat to the formidable New Zealand All Blacks in their opening match, head coach Michael Cheika remains undeterred. He has made several significant changes to the starting lineup, including handing a debut to former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro on the wing.
In addition to Isgro’s debut, prop Francisco Gomez Kodela, flank Santiago Grondona, and center Jeronimo de la Fuente have also been added to the Argentine side. These changes come at the expense of Lucio Sordoni, Rodrigo Bruni, Matias Moroni, and Sebastian Cancelliere, all of whom have been dropped.
Argentina’s revamped match day 23 includes Emiliano Boffelli, Rodrigo Isgro, Lucio Cinti, Jeronimo De La Fuente, Mateo Carreras, Santiago Carreras, Gonzalo Bertranou, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Santiago Grondona, Pablo Matera, Tomas Lavanini, Matias Alemanno, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Julian Montoya (captain), and Thomas Gallo. Substitutes comprise Agustin Creevy, Hahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Eduardo Bello, Lucas Paulos, Rodrigo Bruni, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Nicolas Sanchez, and Matias Moroni.
Australia also suffered a tough defeat, falling 12-43 to South Africa in their opening match. Nevertheless, they boast a strong lineup, including Tom Wright, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Len Ikitau, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Quade Cooper, Nic White, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Jed Holloway, Will Skelton, Richie Arnold, Allan Alaalatoa, David Porecki, and James Slipper (captain). Their substitutes include Jordan Uelese, Angus Bell, Pone Fa’amausili, Matt Philip, Rob Leota, Josh Kemeny, Tate McDermott, and Carter Gordon.
As Argentina faces Australia in the second round of the Rugby Championship, they enter a new chapter in their rugby journey. A fresh squad and a revamped lineup offer a sense of rejuvenation and hope for better performances in the face of strong opposition. The contest between these two teams, both coming off losses in their opening matches, will surely be an intense battle on the rugby pitch.
Argentina’s rugby history has seen them grow from a developing rugby nation to one that’s now considered a force to be reckoned with. The combination of their rich rugby heritage and the tactical nous of coach Michael Cheika has the potential to yield success in the Rugby Championship.
As the game unfolds, the revamped Argentine squad faces the daunting task of overcoming Australia’s Wallabies in Sydney. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, and as both teams vie for victory, the true spirit of the Rugby Championship will undoubtedly shine through.
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