Wales Begin New Era Against Argentina in Cardiff
Wales will usher in the Steve Tandy era with a challenging encounter against Argentina at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Tandy has been appointed as the permanent head coach, succeeding Warren Gatland, who departed during the Six Nations. His immediate task is to reverse the fortunes of a Welsh side that has struggled for form, finally snapping an 18-match losing streak with a victory over Japan in July.
This November promises further tests for the rejuvenated squad, with fixtures against rugby powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa still to come in the Quilter Nations Series. Argentina, having demonstrated their quality in the Rugby Championship, pose a significant threat and will capitalise on any Welsh shortcomings.
Match Schedule and Broadcasting Information
The match between Wales and Argentina is scheduled for Sunday 9 November at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The action gets underway at 3.10pm GMT.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 2.30pm GMT. If you prefer to stream the action, a live feed will be available via the discovery+ service.
Confirmed Team Line-Ups and Key Selections
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has shown faith in Dan Edwards, retaining him at fly-half after he guided the team to their morale-boosting win against Japan. The highly anticipated return of Louis Rees-Zammit to Test rugby will begin from the bench, with Josh Adams, Tom Rogers, and Blair Murray forming the starting back three. In the pack, Rhys Carre is immediately reinstated at loosehead prop following his recall. Leicester's abrasive flanker, Olly Cracknell, is in line for his international debut after being named among the replacements.
Argentina, meanwhile, stick with Geronimo Priscinatelli at fly-half after his solid performance against South Africa in the Rugby Championship. Santiago Carreras will once again line up at full-back. The Pumas boast a formidable back five, with Marcos Kremer shifting into the second row alongside the versatile Guido Petti. Young prop Tomas Rapetti is poised to earn his second cap from a bench that also features the dangerous Juan Cruz Mallia and Rodrigo Isgro, highlighting Argentina's considerable depth.
Wales Starting XV: Rhys Carre, Dewi Lake, Keiron Assiratti; Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard; Alex Mann, Jac Morgan (capt.), Aaron Wainwright; Tomos Williams, Dan Edwards; Josh Adams, Ben Thomas, Max Llewellyn, Tom Rogers; Blair Murray.
Wales Replacements: Liam Belcher, Nicky Smith, Archie Griffin, Freddie Thomas, Olly Cracknell; Kieran Hardy, Jarrod Evans, Louis Rees-Zammit.
Argentina Starting XV: Mayco Vicas, Julian Montoya (capt.), Pedro Delgado; Guido Petti, Marcos Kremer; Pablo Matera, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Joaquin Oviedo; Simon Benitez Cruz, Geronimo Prisciantelli; Mateo Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Justo Piccardo, Bautista Delguy; Santiago Carreras.
Argentina Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Thomas Gallo, Tomas Rapetti, Matias Alemanno, Santiago Grondona; Agustin Moyano, Juan Cruz Mallia, Rodrigo Isgro.
