- Backrower becomes fourth skipper of coach Joe Schmidt’s reign
- Australia meet the Pumas in Rugby Championship in Buenos Aires
Backrower Harry Wilson will become the 90th Wallabies captain with coach Joe Schmidt making five changes to his starting line-up for the Argentina Test, as Australia chase their first win of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies play the first of two Tests against the Pumas in Buenos Aires on Sunday 8am AEST.
Among the changes after two losses to South Africa to open the tournament, Hamish Stewart will make his Test debut and replace injured Queensland teammate Hunter Paisami in the centres. Jake Gordon has regained the No 9 jersey after recovering from a head knock, with Tate McDermott again coming off the bench, linking with Noah Lolesio in the halves.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/30/harry-wilson-wallabies-captain-australia-test-vs-argentina-pumas-rugby-championship
Author : Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-08-29 23:46:41
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