Australia v Argentina Rugby Championship betting tips & top odds

Australia and Argentina square off in Round 3 of the 2025 Rugby Championship in Townsville on Saturday, September 6, with the Wallabies tipped as slight favorites by online bookmakers.

Top betting sites have Australia at -181.82, while Los Pumas sit at +160 following their famous upset over the All Blacks in Buenos Aires a fortnight ago.

The Wallabies welcome back captain Harry Wilson at No.8 and young fly-half Tom Lynagh, who partners veteran scrumhalf Nic White. Andrew Kellaway slots in at fullback, while Tom Hooper moves to lock to cover the absence of Will Skelton. Joe Schmidt’s men will look to build on a win and a narrow loss against South Africa on their recent tour.

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has shifted Pablo Matera to No.8 and recalled Marcos Kremer at flanker, while Santiago Carreras directs play at fly-half. With captain Julián Montoya leading a bruising pack and Mateo Carreras providing strike power out wide, the Pumas are confident they can back up their historic win against New Zealand.

History favors the Wallabies on home soil, but the Pumas’ rise under Contepomi can make this a genuine contest. Expect physical battles at the breakdown and points on the board in humid Townsville conditions.

Australia v Argentina Round 3 lineups

Australia starting XV

15 Andrew Kellaway
14 Max Jorgensen
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
12 Len Ikitau
11 Corey Toole
10 Tom Lynagh
9 Nic White
8 Harry Wilson (capt.)
7 Fraser McReight
6 Rob Valetini
5 Tom Hooper
4 Nick Frost
3 Taniela Tupou
2 Billy Pollard
1 Tom Robertson

Bench: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu

Argentina starting XV

15 Juan Cruz Mallía
14 Bautista Delguy
13 Lucio Cinti
12 Santiago Chocobares
11 Mateo Carreras
10 Santiago Carreras
9 Gonzalo García
8 Pablo Matera
7 Juan Martín González
6 Marcos Kremer
5 Pedro Rubiolo
4 Franco Molina
3 Joel Sclavi
2 Julián Montoya (capt.)
1 Mayco Vivas

Bench: Ignacio Ruiz, Boris Wenger, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Guido Petti, Joaquín Oviedo, Agustín Moyano, Gerónimo Prisciantelli, Benjamín Elizalde

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Wallabies v Pumas betting predictions

Australia -5.5 handicap

The Wallabies’ home advantage and returning stars should give them the edge. Lynagh’s control at fly-half and the energy of a home crowd in Townsville should tip the balance in their favor. If they can maintain discipline at the breakdown, Australia should cover the line comfortably at -109.89 with the best rugby union betting sites.

Over 56.5 total points

These two sides have produced high-scoring contests in recent years, and with attacking weapons on both wings, another free-flowing affair is expected. Argentina showed their scoring power against the All Blacks, while Australia crossed for six tries in their opening two Tests in South Africa. Humid conditions in North Queensland could also open the game up further, so over 56.5 points at -111.11 with BetOnline offers strong value.