Experienced lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.
Dave Rennie’s men head to Mendoza for the first of two clashes on 6 August, following their 2-1 home series defeat by England which was sealed by a demoralising 21-17 loss in Sydney on Saturday.Australia, under mounting pressure after five defeats in their past six Tests, will be desperate for confidence-building wins in Rugby Championship clashes with Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand.
The brutal England series, which left forwards Izack Rodda, Cadeyrn Neville and Ned Hanigan all injured, means Arnold returns. Campbell is one of four uncapped players in a squad without injured backs Tom Banks and Andrew Kellaway, while Melbourne Rebels prop Matt Gibbon was handed a chance. “To be able to pick guys who have performed well in the Australia A programme against quality international opposition is a massive positive and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to the mob next week,” said Rennie.
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