Argentina vs Australia Tips - Puma Trophy 1st Test, 29 August
Argentina and Australia meet in Jujuy for the opening Test of the 2026 Puma Trophy. Betway makes Argentina the 1.77 favourite and offers the Pumas at -3.5 on the handicap.
- Argentina host Australia in Jujuy at 21:00 SAST on Saturday 29 August, the 1st Test of the standalone Puma Trophy.
- The Rugby Championship is not being played in 2026. This is a standalone two-Test tour with the Puma Trophy at stake.
- Betway has Argentina at 1.77 and -3.5 at 1.81. The handicap is our preferred route.
Argentina host Australia at Estadio 23 de Agosto in San Salvador de Jujuy at 21:00 SAST on Saturday 29 August 2026. The 16:00 local start in Argentina converts to 21:00 in South Africa.
It is the first Test of a standalone two-match tour, with the Puma Trophy on the line.
Our Picks
| Selection | Market | Odds | Bookmaker | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina -3.5 | Handicap | @1.81 | Betway | 1.5 Units |
| Argentina to win | Match Result | @1.77 | Betway | 1 Unit |
Prices checked on 26 August and subject to change. Confirm the current market before placing a bet.
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The Match Read
Felipe Contepomi coaches Argentina and Les Kiss leads Australia. The matchday teams were not confirmed when this page was updated, so the bet is deliberately modest.
Argentina get the home setting and the shorter price. A 3.5-point line leaves less room for error than a bigger favourites' handicap, which makes it the cleaner way to back the Pumas.
Competition Check
This match is not part of the Rugby Championship, which is not being staged in 2026. It is the opening Test of Australia's two-match tour of Argentina and counts towards the Puma Trophy.
Verdict
Argentina -3.5 at 1.81 is the main pick. The 1.77 moneyline is the lower-risk alternative, but do not chase the price if the handicap moves beyond a converted try.
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