The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Australia at 1.80 — an implied 51% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Argentina: opened 1.58, closed 2.07 (45%)
• Australia: opened 2.50, closed 1.80 (51%)
• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 23.00 (4%)

Half-time: Argentina 14 - 22 Australia.

Australia — recent form

• 2026-08-15Australia 42-17 Japan
• 2026-07-07France 34-29 Australia
• 2026-07-04Australia 31-33 Ireland
• 2026-07-02Australia 17-3 Fiji

Argentina — recent form

• 2026-08-08Argentina 10-17 South Africa
• 2026-07-07Argentina 38-40 England
• 2026-07-04Argentina 38-47 Scotland
• 2026-07-02Argentina 14-7 Republic of Ireland