Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Australia to be played in San Juan on Saturday.
New Zealand have dropped to the fifth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat against South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener.
Australia scored three second half tries as they kick-started their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-26 win over Argentina in the opening round at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on Saturday.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie has come in support of Michael Hooper after the Wallabies captain pulled out of the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina due to personal reasons.
Bringing in Ollie Smith is one of the many changes Gregor Townsend has made for Saturday’s crunch match against Argentina and the Glasgow Warrior will now be keen to take his opportunity.
Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini has been suspended for five weeks following his red-card incident in the recently concluded game against Ireland at Aviva Stadium last month.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting line up for the upcoming clash against Argentina to be played at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.