Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has selected a bold, revamped 34-man squad ahead of their upcoming high-stakes international fixtures against the Springboks and Australia.
In a major squad rotation aimed at managing player welfare, the squad features 10 uncapped players. The new faces looking to make their mark on the international stage include Facundo Cardozo, Franco Carrera, Agustín Fraga, Francisco Moreno, Benjamín Ordiz, Leonel Oviedo, Juan Penoucos, Juan Martín Scelzo, Mateo Soler, and Tobías Wade.
While introducing an influx of youth, Contepomi has retained a strong core of world-class experience, headlined by centurions Pablo Matera (124 caps) and Guido Petti (101 caps), alongside veteran lock Tomás Lavanini (91 caps).
"These three upcoming matches are very important for us," Contepomi said. "We'll be hosting the two-time world champions and playing a series against the Wallabies, which always presents very challenging encounters. Physical and mental health is crucial for us, and that’s why several players will be rested, allowing us to broaden the squad and work with new players."
Forwards: Facundo Cardozo (Uncapped), Franco Carrera (Uncapped), Pedro Delgado (11 caps), Ephraim Elijah (3 caps), Benjamin Grondona (2 caps), Tomás Lavanini (91 caps), Rodrigo Martínez (3 caps), Pablo Matera (124 caps), Francisco Moreno (Uncapped). Joaquín Moro (5 caps), Leonel Oviedo (Uncapped), Juan Penoucos (Uncapped), Guido Petti (101 caps), Tomás Rapetti (6 caps), Ignacio Ruiz (30 caps), Juan Martín Scelzo (Uncapped), Mayco Vivas (42 caps), Boris Wenger (8 caps).
Backs: Simón Benítez Cruz (12 caps), Gonzalo Bertranou (68 caps), Santiago Carreras (67 caps), Lucio Cinti (42 caps), Agustín Fraga (Uncapped), Rodrigo Isgró (17 caps), Ignacio Mendy (5 caps), Matías Moroni (97 caps), Agustín Moyano (9 caps), Benjamin Ordiz (Uncapped), Santiago Pernas (1 cap), Gerónimo Prisciantelli (4 caps), Nicholas Roger (3 caps), Faustino Sánchez Valarolo (2 caps), Mateo Soler (Uncapped), Tobias Wade (Uncapped).