Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina | Flight Centre Series 2026

The Wallabies have won four consecutive matches in a calendar year for the first time since 2021, with the Aussies prevailing 27-21 over Argentina in Jujuy. It’s also seen the Wallabies extend their record to 3-0 under new head coach Les Kiss.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa was first to strike after some effective play from locks Josh Canham and Jeremy Williams, before Carter Gordon crashed over for another five-pointer just four minutes later.

But fast-forward to the 60-minute mark and it was a six-point ballgame, with defence proving the difference in the end. The Aussies had their chances to extend that lead further, but they also stepped up defensively when it really mattered.

1. Isaac Kailea – 5/10
It was a fairly quiet return to international rugby for Kailea, who hadn’t worn Wallaby gold in more than 630 days before taking the field for this Test. The loosehead prop was solid enough at the set-piece but had a limited impact in open play, finishing with four tackles and three runs during a 40-minute shift.

2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa – 8
The lineout has become a genuine strength for the Wallabies, with Paenga-Amosa playing a key role in that newfound success. ‘BPA’ has been electric this season both at the set-piece and in general play, and that trend continued in South America. Paenga-Amosa hit every target at lineout time during the first half, and reached out for the visitors’ first try of the contest in the seventh minute. The hooker was one of the top tacklers on the night and right up there with the best for total carries as well.

3. Allan Alaalatoa – 5
With regular skipper Harry Wilson having been rotated out of the matchday 23 this week, Alaalatoa captained the Wallabies for the seventh time. Alaalatoa gave away a couple of penalties during the first half, and was unusually quiet in both attack and defence. But the tighthead did contribute to a decent Wallabies scrum.

4. Josh Canham – 7.5
Canham was back in Australia’s run-on side after missing the Japan Test in Townsville earlier this month, and it didn’t take the second-rower long to make an impact. The USA-born lock made an eye-catching break down the left edge in the seventh minute, before getting a pass off to Jeremy Williams, who set up Brandon Paenga-Amosa for a try. In a 59-minute shift, Canham stood out with a determined 11 carries and eight tackles.

5. Jeremy Williams – 8
For a moment, it seemed Williams had come up with a crucial score late in the piece, which would’ve been the ultimate reward for a huge 70-minute shift. But the five-pointer was ultimately ruled out. Even without that try, Williams had made a noticeable impact around the park, both at the set-piece and in general play. Williams linked up with Josh Canham to set up Brandon Paenga-Amosa for an early try, with the lock going on to run the ball five times himself throughout the match too. The second-rower was a reliable lineout target too, and even stole the ball on Argentina’s throw in the ninth minute.

6. Tom Hooper – 8
Coach Les Kiss opted for a backrow reshuffle this week, which saw Hooper come into the run-on side at blindside flanker. Hooper secured an equal game-high two turnovers won, made the second-most tackles out of any player with 13, and crashed over for an important five-pointer in the second half. There was a lot to like, with ‘Hoops’ making the most of this opportunity to start.

7. Fraser McReight – 8.5
All three Wallabies loose forwards were right up there as some of the best players on the field in this Test, with McReight producing another electric performance in the starting openside flanker role. McReight came off the bench against Japan in Townsville earlier this month but embraced the chance to start once again. The Queensland Reds captain made an equal team-high 13 tackles, was in double digits for total carries, and reached out to score a five-pointer midway through the first half.

8. Rob Valetini – 8.5
This isn’t the first time Rob Valetini has been one of the clear standouts for the national team, and it almost certainly won’t be the last. Valetini was a workhorse on both sides of the ball, finishing with a game-high 17 carries, which was about five more runs than anyone else. ‘Bobby V’ was up there with teammate Fraser McReight as the top Australian tacklers on the night too, reflecting just how good the backrower was in what’s become a fairly rare Test start in the No. 8 jersey.

9. Ryan Lonergan – 6.5
Lonergan slotted a couple of conversions and one penalty goal during a 44-minute shift against Los Pumas. The No. 9 helped drive the Wallabies around the park, and was called upon to kick the ball a handful of times. Also in general play, Lonergan made a couple of important defensive plays before leaving the match early in the second half. The scrum-half worked hard off the ball, winning the race to ground a ball inside Australia’s own in-goal late in the first term. Then, just four minutes after the break, Lonergan made an important try-saving stop near the right sideline.

10. Carter Gordon – 7
It was another promising performance from fly-half Gordon, who powered over for one of Australia’s three tries in the first half. Gordon looked composed as the team’s main game-driver once again, kicking out of hand a few times and taking the line on himself a few times as well. The playmaker has now made four Wallabies appearances since returning from the NRL almost 12 months ago, clocking in with his most minutes in a Test during that period in the win over Los Pumas.

11. Harry Potter – 4.5
Potter has been quite good in recent weeks for the Wallabies, but the winger wasn’t able to get too involved or make a real impact against Los Pumas. The No. 11 ran the ball a few times for just five metres, made three tackles, and had to sit down to 10 minutes after being shown a yellow card in the first half.

12. Hunter Paisami – 7.5
Paisami hasn’t done much wrong since getting the chance to start against the Brave Blossoms in Osaka, now stringing three consecutive appearances in the No. 12 jersey together. The inside centre was quiet at times during the first half against Argentina, but was a fair bit better in the second term. Paisami ran for a team-high 53 metres off nine carries, made one line break, and made his tackles when needed.

13. Isaac Henry – 5.5
Henry was a clear standout for the Wallabies against the Brave Blossoms in Townsville, but the utility back wasn’t able to make the same impact in the win over Los Pumas. The now three-Test Wallaby ran the ball a couple of times for two metres, instead called upon more on the defensive side of the ball. Henry put a good shot on Joaquin Maro in the 30^th minute, forcing the Argentina No. 8 into touch.

14. Max Jorgensen – 7.5
There are two stats that really stand out from Jorgensen’s performance, with the winger winning an equal game-high two turnovers and topping the charts with more dominant tackles than anyone else. Jorgensen worked hard off the ball, getting stuck in around the breakdown and in contact areas, having been presented with limited opportunities to run with the ball.  The Wallaby carried the ball 20 metres from a handful of runs.

15. Tom Wright – 6
It was a usually quiet night for Wright, who wasn’t able to make a significant impact on the match. Wright worked hard in an effort to get involved and even looked dangerous with the ball in hand a couple of times, but these weren’t involvements that led to points. The fullback kicked well, but didn’t get to run in space himself a whole lot.

Replacements – 7
Tate McDermott made an almost game-defining impact from the bench, having come on as a replacement early in the second half. The scrum-half was held up over the try line at one point, with some quick-thinking almost leading to points.

Angus Bell and Massimo De Lutiis did well, as did Charlie Cale late in the piece. But the big talking point was always going to be the inclusion of Joseph-Auluso Suaalii on the bench, who was brought on with 15 minutes left and wasn’t really able to make a telling impact on the contest.