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The Rugby Championship 2015
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Buoyant Wallabies look for revenge over Pumas

Argentina claimed their only Rugby Championship scalp so far when they beat Australia in Mendoza one year ago

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James Horwill leads the Australian celebrations following their last-gasp win over South Africa last Saturday. The Wallabies hope to continue the momentum against Argentina this weekend. photo: EPA

Australia hope to build on the momentum created by a dramatic triumph over South Africa when they meet Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday in the second round of The Rugby Championship.

A try by centre Tevita Kundrani after the siren had sounded earned the Wallabies a 24-20 win against the Springboks in Brisbane last Saturday.

Victory for an Australian side who trailed by 13 points in the second half came a day after title-holders New Zealand overcame Argentina 39-18 in Christchurch in the other first-round game.

All those promoted to the starting line-up against the Pumas are there on merit and have opportunities to build on what we achieved last weekend
Michael Cheika, Australia coach

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made seven changes - three forced by injuries - for the match at the 40,000-seat Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in the western city.

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Injured centre Matt Giteau, winger Rob Horne and scrum-half Will Genia are replaced by Matt Toomua, Joe Tomane and Nick Phipps respectively.

An additional backline change sees Bernard Foley recalled to the starting line-up at fly-half in place of Quade Cooper.

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In the pack, a good showing by tighthead prop Greg Holmes when he came on as a replacement against South Africa earns him a start with Sekope Kepu dropping to the bench.

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