Australia v Argentina Rugby Championship tips & Round 4 preview

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Australia v Argentina Round 4 preview

Argentina will be burning for redemption when they face the Wallabies in Round 4 of the 2025 Rugby Championship in Sydney this Saturday.

It took an 85th-minute try from Angus Bell to sink the Pumas in Townsville last week, with the visitors leading for nearly the entire contest before faltering at the death to go down 24-28.

Argentina boast a strong recent record in Sydney, having drawn there in 2020 and edged a 34-31 thriller in 2022. That form, paired with their physical forward pack and tactical kicking game, gives Los Pumas every chance of keeping this one close as $2.50 outsiders with top online bookmakers.

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Australia coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes, with West Harbour product Tane Edmed replacing the injured Tom Lynagh at flyhalf in just his second Test start. Hunter Paisami returns at inside centre, pushing Joseph Sua’ali’i to outside centre. James Slipper is back in the front row, while Jeremy Williams comes into the second row for the rested Nick Frost.

Pumas boss Felipe Contepomi has reacted to last week’s late collapse by bringing in Rodrigo Isgro on the wing, Joaquin Oviedo at No.8, and experienced lock Guido Petti. Marcos Kremer, who made a stunning 31 tackles last week, remains the heart of Argentina’s defensive efforts.

With the Puma Trophy on the line and both sides still in contention for the Rugby Championship title, Saturday’s Test shapes as a pressure-cooker matchup. Expect another fierce breakdown battle, a kicking duel early, and tactical play to dominate before the backs light it up late.

Australia v Argentina Round 4 team lineups

Australia starting XV

• 15 Andrew Kellaway
• 14 Max Jorgensen
• 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
• 12 Hunter Paisami
• 11 Corey Toole
• 10 Tane Edmed
• 9 Nic White
• 8 Harry Wilson (C)
• 7 Fraser McReight
• 6 Rob Valetini
• 5 Tom Hooper
• 4 Jeremy Williams
• 3 Taniela Tupou
• 2 Billy Pollard
• 1 James Slipper

Bench: Josh Nasser, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu

Argentina starting XV

• 15 Juan Cruz Mallia
• 14 Rodrigo Isgro
• 13 Lucio Cinti
• 12 Santiago Chocobares
• 11 Mateo Carreras
• 10 Santiago Carreras
• 9 Gonzalo Garcia
• 8 Joaquin Oviedo
• 7 Marcos Kremer
• 6 Juan Martin Gonzalez
• 5 Pedro Rubiolo
• 4 Guido Petti
• 3 Joel Sclavi
• 2 Julian Montoya (C)
• 1 Mayco Vivas

Bench: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Franco Molina, Pablo Matera, Agustin Moyano, Justo Piccardo, Ignacio Mendy

Australia v Argentina betting predictions

Argentina proved they can dominate large stretches against the Wallabies and will take huge confidence from their first-half showing last week. With Joaquin Oviedo adding extra punch at No.8 and Marcos Kremer producing a standout defensive performance, they’re a strong chance to cover the +5.5 handicap at $1.85 with the top rugby betting sites.

Points may be harder to come by this week as both sides tighten up defensively after leaking tries in Townsville. The under 54.5 total points is a solid angle at $1.90 with BetOnline, especially with rain possible and nerves running high in a pivotal Round 4 clash.

Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i remains one of the Wallabies’ most consistent threats and bagged a double in Townsville. With Argentina likely to compress in defence again, the big centre is excellent value to cross the line anytime at $2.40 with BetOnline.

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