Suaalii back in Wallabies starting line-up for second Argentina Test

Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:43 PM
Waratahs
by Waratahs

Waratahs back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies starting XV to take on Argentina in Mendoza this weekend.

Suaalii, 23, impressed off the bench in the 27-21 win against the same opposition in Jujuy last weekend, reignites his combination in the centres with Len Ikitau, having started together 16 times in the Wallabies last 25 Tests. 

Loosehead prop Angus Bell also returns to the run-on team, with Max Jorgensen retaining his place on the wing as the other Waratahs representative.

Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: “After a physical Test last week, we’ve brought in some fresh bodies alongside some existing combinations as we continue to look to build Test experience across the group. 

“We’re expecting a strong response from Argentina on Saturday and we know we will need to keep stepping up our game in all areas.”

Wallabies team to play Argentina at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza on Sunday September 6 at 7:00am AEST

1. Angus Bell (56 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club 2. Billy Pollard (23 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club

3. Taniela Tupou (72 Tests - #917; Brothers Rugby

4. Josh Canham (7 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

5. Jeremy Williams (31 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers

6. Rob Valetini (67 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

7. Fraser McReight (45 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies

8. Harry Wilson (41 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Ryan Lonergan (11 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings

10. Ben Donaldson (24 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles

11. Filipo Daugunu (23 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs

12. Len Ikitau (53 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings

13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (23 Tests) - #988; The Kings School

14. Max Jorgensen (26 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves

15. Tom Wright (49 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (15 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)

17. Aidan Ross (5 Tests) - #994; Bond University

18. Massimo De Lutiis (2 Tests) - #1000; Surfers Paradise Dolphins

19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (46 Tests) - #914; Randwick Rugby

20. Charlie Cale (5 Tests) - #976; Beecroft Junior Rugby Club

21. Kalani Thomas (1 Test) - #995; Springfield Hawks

22. Carter Gordon (12 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School

23. Isaac Henry (3 Tests) - #999; Kenmore Bears

2026 Wallabies Fixtures

July Nations Championship Tests

Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies 26 defeated by France 42 on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies 57 defeated Italy 10 on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth 

Flight Centre Series/Bledisloe Cup

Wallabies 35 defeated Japan 32 on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka

Wallabies 56 defeated Japan 17 on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Wallabies 27 defeated Argentina 21 on Saturday August 29 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy

Wallabies vs Argentina, 7:00am AEST on Sunday September 6 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza

Wallabies vs South Africa, 5:30pm AWST on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 5:10pm AEST on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

November Nations Championship Tests

Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London

Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Nations Championships Finals Weekend, Weekend starting November 27

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