"Perhaps the most frustrating side on the international circuit, capable of imperious and infuriating performances in equal measure. Their inconsistency is best summed up with a Rugby Championship campaign in which they lost their first match to New Zealand and Australia before winning the second. And they might have made it three in a row if their home fixture against South Africa had not been at Twickenham. Still, when they are on song they have a back row and a backline to die for."
"Travel is no longer a problem given almost all their frontline players are based in England or France and two wins from matches against Wales, Scotland and England would represent progress in so far as demonstrating that they can bring their ability to win on the road to the northern hemisphere. The scrum is an area in need of improvement but there is much to like about the side Felipe Contepomi has built."
Argentina (world ranking 6) display marked inconsistency, losing initial Rugby Championship matches to New Zealand and Australia before recovering in subsequent fixtures. A home match at Twickenham disrupted momentum, yet the side boasts an outstanding back row and backline. Travel concerns are largely resolved with most frontline players based in England or France, though the scrum requires improvement. Felipe Contepomi has built the team and fly-half Geronimo Prisciantelli impressed on debut. Australia (world ranking 7) have regained belief under Joe Schmidt after strong displays against the Lions and a historic win in Johannesburg, aided by influential power players such as Will Skelton.
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