As of 28th September 2026, little has changed since the opening test. Australia hold the early lead in this series. The Wallabies beat the Argentina national rugby union team 21-27 in Mendoza, and Los Pumas now need a response on home soil in test two.
Updated Status: Wallabies Edge First Test in Mendoza
Australia won the first test 21-27 on 29th August 2026, edging a tight contest in Mendoza. It was close throughout. That result handed the Wallabies control heading into the second match, though Argentina will feel they let it slip. A six point margin in a game like that tends to sting. It has shaped the mood inside the Pumas camp since.
Form Guide and Team Momentum Ahead of Test Two
The Wallabies arrive in good form. They have won four test matches in a row, beating Italy, Japan and Argentina in that sequence of results. That kind of consistency has been rare for Australian rugby in recent seasons, and it has lifted belief around the squad.
Argentina’s form tells the opposite story. They have lost three matches in a row and five of their last six games overall. Their last three defeats all came by seven points or fewer, so the gap on the scoreboard rarely matched the gap in performance. our earlier report covered how tight those margins have been through September.
World Rugby Ranking Shift Following First Test Result
That first test defeat cost Argentina in the world rankings. Australia’s win lifted the Wallabies to seventh in the standings, while Argentina slipped down to eighth place. It is a small shift on paper, but it reflects the wider trend of Australia rising while Argentina stalls. Two places is not a huge gap. It adds extra weight to this second test for both sides.
Argentina National Rugby Union Team vs Wallabies Broadcast Details
The second test kicks off at Estadio Malvina Argentinas, with a 10pm kick-off in UK time. Sky Sports carries the match live in the UK. Fans can watch as the Argentina national rugby union team try to level the series on home ground. It is a late one for viewers back home, but a series is on the line.
What Happens Next for Both Nations
A win for Argentina would even the series and steady a shaky few months. A repeat defeat would stretch their losing run to four matches. That would leave them with more questions than answers.
For Australia, victory would make it five test wins in a row and confirm their recent progress. A loss, though, would hand Argentina a share of the series and dent that momentum. The stakes are high. Read the original second test preview for the full build up to this fixture.
