The Argentine team will face Australia at the 23 de Agosto de Jujuy stadium this Saturday, in the first of two test matches between the two teams. These matches replace the Rugby Championship, which is not being held this year. Los Pumas have a strong record at this stadium, with an unbeaten history that includes a 45-29 win against Georgia in 2017 and a 26-18 victory over Scotland in 2022.
Contepomi's decision to stick with the same lineup that played against South Africa is a sign of confidence in his players. The team has been training in Jujuy since last Friday, and has been open to the public. The Australians, on the other hand, have been preparing in Buenos Aires and will travel to Jujuy on Thursday.
Los Pumas have a strong squad, with players like Ignacio Mendy and Santiago Carreras. The team's lineup includes several experienced players, including Boris Wenger, Ignacio Ruiz, and Pablo Matera. The team's bench will be made up of five forwards and three backs, with Rodrigo Martínez and Nicolás Roger returning to the squad.
The test match against Australia will be the third time Los Pumas have played in Jujuy, and they will be looking to continue their unbeaten record at the stadium. The match will be played on Saturday at 16:00, and will be followed by a second test match in Mendoza next week.