Wallabies overhaul lineup, giving Donaldson rare fly-half start against Argentina
Coach Les Kiss has reshuffled the Wallabies, starting Ben Donaldson at fly-half and reinstating Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the centres for the match in Mendoza.
Les Kiss announced a revamped starting XV for the Wallabies' second test against Argentina in Mendoza, opting to start Ben Donaldson at fly-half for the first time in two years while shifting Carter Gordon to the bench. Ryan Lonergan remains at scrum-half and Tom Wright will line up at fullback in his 50th test. In the midfield, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii joins Len Ikitau, a pairing that previously started together under former coach Joe Schmidt but not under Kiss.
The forward pack stays largely intact, with Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Josh Canham and Jeremy Williams among the starters, and Harry Wilson recalled at number 8. The selections aim to sustain the momentum after a tight win and to chase a fifth straight victory, a feat not achieved since 2021.
Why it matters
The lineup changes could influence the Wallabies' chance to secure a rare five-game winning streak.
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