Argentina were stunned by Scotland on home soil last weekend and will be desperate to get back to winning ways. Despite Wales improvement recently, I doubt they will have the quality to really challenge the hosts.
Key Stats - Wales Improving
- Argentina have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Argentina have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Wales.
- Wales have lost 4 of their last 7 games.
- Wales lost by 24 points to Argentina in 2025.
Wales Lead but Argentina Dominant Recently
Wales hold a 14-8 lead over Argentina in 23 matches with one draw. However, in more recent years, Argentina have dominated this fixture.
Argentina Shock Loss last Weekend
Argentina mounted a late surge in their Nations Championship match against Scotland, but it was not enough, losing 47-38 after trailing 19-10 at half-time.
In November last year, Argentina had a solid Autumn Nations Series campaign. They defeated Wales 52-28 and Scotland 33-24 before losing 27-23 to England.
Los Pumas had success during the 2025 Rugby Championship. They lost 41-24 to New Zealand, beat the All Blacks 29-23, lost 28-24 to Australia, and defeated the Wallabies 28-26 before losing 67-30 and 29-27 to South Africa.
Argentina will be disappointed to have dropped points in their opening Nations Championship match, but will fancy their chances to bounce back with a win over Wales, having easily defeated their opponents 52-28 last year.
Wales Showing Signs of Life
Wales produced a solid second-half performance against Fiji last weekend, winning 39-24 after the score was 10-10 at the break.
Before the start of the Nations Championship, Wales edged the Barbarians at Twickenham, winning 33-31.
The Red Dragons had limited success at the 2026 Six Nations Championship. They lost 48-7 to England, 54-12 to France, 26-23 to Scotland, and 27-17 to Ireland before beating Italy 31-17 to finish in last place.
Wales lost 52-28 to Argentina and defeated Japan 24-23 before losing 52-26 to New Zealand and 73-0 to South Africa during last year's Autumn Nations Series.
Wales have shown improvement lately, but face a tough encounter against Argentina, having lost three of their last four matches against Los Pumas.
Argentina vs Wales Squads & Team News
Argentina
Agustin Moyano, Lucio Cinti, Tomas Rapetti, Rodrigo Isgro, and Joaquin Oviedo each scored a try against Scotland last weekend.
Tomas Albornoz slotted five conversions and a penalty in the match.
Forwards: Julián Montoya (c), Leonel Oviedo, Ignacio Ruiz, Francisco Coria Marchetti, Pedro Delgado, Tomas Rapetti, Mayco Vivas, Boris Wenger, Matías Alemanno, Luciano Asevedo, Franco Molina, Guido Petti, Santiago Grondona, Marcos Kremer, Pablo Matera, Joaquín Moro, Joaquín Oviedo, Juan Penoucos
Backs: Simon Benitez Cruz, Gonzalo García, Agustín Moyano, Tomás Albornoz, Gerónimo Prisciantelli, Nicolás Roger, Lucio Cinti, Matías Moroni, Faustino Sánchez Valarolo, Mateo Carreras, Bautista Delguy, Agustín Fraga, Rodrigo Isgró, Ignacio Mendy, Santiago Carreras, Mateo Soler
Wales
Jac Morgan scored a brace against Fiji last weekend.
Eddie James, Ryan Elias, Josh Adams, and Rhys Carre each crossed the try line in the match.
Sam Costelow kicked over two conversions, while Dan Edwards landed a conversion and a penalty.
Forwards: Ryan Elias, Dewi Lake, Evan Lloyd, Rhys Carré, Dillon Lewis, Nicky Smith, Gareth Thomas, Sam Wainwright, Ben Warren, Adam Beard, Ben Carter, Teddy Williams, James Botham, Kane James, Alex Mann, Jac Morgan, Taine Plumtree, Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright
Backs: Kieran Hardy, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Tomos Williams, Sam Costelow, Dan Edwards, Mason Grady, Joe Hawkins, Eddie James, Max Llewellyn, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams, Ellis Mee, Louis Rees-Zammit, Blair Murray