Australia make eight changes for Pumas Test
Harry Wilson is recalled by Australia for the second Pumas Test
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Australia head coach Les Kiss has made eight changes to his starting side for the second Test against Argentina in Mendoza, with captain Harry Wilson and centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii among the key players returning.
Harry Wilson returns to lead Wallabies
Wilson resumes the captaincy after being rested for Australia’s 27-21 victory over the Pumas in San Salvador de Jujuy last weekend.
He returns at No.8 alongside Fraser McReight, who was Player of the Match in the opening Argentina Test, and Rob Valetini in a powerful back row.
Kiss has also refreshed his front row, recalling experienced props Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou to start alongside hooker Billy Pollard. Jeremy Williams and Josh Canham retain their places in the second row.
Suaalii and Ikitau reunite in Wallabies midfield
Suaalii returns to the starting XV and will partner Len Ikitau in midfield, reuniting a combination that became established under former coach Joe Schmidt.
Ikitau is back in the starting side after recovering from an ankle operation, having returned to action off the bench last weekend.
Ben Donaldson takes over at fly-half from Carter Gordon and will combine with scrum-half Ryan Lonergan.
Filipo Daugunu replaces Harry Potter on the left wing, while Max Jorgensen retains the No.14 jersey.
Tom Wright set for 50th Wallabies cap
Tom Wright will reach a major milestone at fullback, earning his 50th Test appearance for Australia.
The Wallabies head into the Mendoza encounter chasing a fifth consecutive victory after recovering strongly from a six-match losing streak.
Australia will also be seeking a clean sweep of their two-Test series against Argentina.
Australia XV: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Filipo Daugunu, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Harry Wilson (captain), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 Angus Bell
Reserves: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Aidan Ross, 18 Massimo De Lutiis, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Charlie Cale, 21 Kalani Thomas, 22 Carter Gordon, 23 Isaac Henry
