Article 62DV9 James O’Connor among several forced Wallabies changes for Argentina Test

James O’Connor among several forced Wallabies changes for Argentina Test

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Veteran James O'Connor will start at five-eighth among a raft of changes to the Wallabies following another disrupted build-up ahead of their second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. The Australians will take on the wounded Pumas in San Juan on Sunday morning (AEST) looking to back up last week's 41-26 victory.

Leading up to that opening Test they lost skipper Michael Hooper (mental health) and hooker Dave Porecki (concussion) while veteran playmaker Quade Cooper ruptured his Achilles during the game.

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