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Australia U20 head coach Chris Whitaker has named his team to take on Argentina U20 to wrap up the 2026 Rugby Championship, with Western Force Academy prop Jasper Asi included.

Whitaker has made eight changes from last week’s defeat as the Aussies will look to end their tournament on a high.

The only change in the forwards is with lock Kenneth Harris moving into the starting XV with Isaac Fonua shifting to the bench.

In the backs, scrumhalf Sam Blank, flyhalf Jonty Fowler, centre Josh Takai and outside backs Cooper Watters and Chayse Geros come into the run-on team.

While forwards Charlie Hollyman and Asi will get their first minutes in the Rugby Championship off the bench.

Queensland Reds fly-half Finn MacKay misses out due to a tight hamstring.

Australia can finish as high as second place with a win over the Pumitas and New Zealand failing to get a bonus-point in a loss to hosts South Africa.

Match Details:

Australia U20 v Argentina U20 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday 9 May at 10:00pm (AEST).

Match will be streamed live on Stan Sport

Australia U20 team list v Argentina U20:

1. Jacob Job

2. Ewald Kruger

3. Edwin Langi

4. Will Ross

5. Kenneth Harris

6. Luca Cleverley

7. Tom Robinson (c)

8. Eli Langi