Argentina feel their chances of a historic Rugby Championship win have been boosted by the Wallabies’ latest captain’s curse injury.

The Pumas have no doubt Wallabies skipper and halfback Will Genia’s season-ending knee injury leaves Australia vulnerable in Saturday night’s clash on the Gold Coast.

Argentina has surprised many in their first three matches in the expanded tournament and is desperate for a first win.

While they drew with South Africa and rattled the All Blacks for an hour in a 21-5 loss in Wellington, the Wallabies have struggled to go close to their best and are far from convincing after their 26-19 win over the Springboks on Saturday where Genia was hurt.

Backup halfback Nick Phipps is sure to be targeted with pressure from the Pumas, who has no doubt how much the Wallabies would miss Genia.

Australia will host the Pumas at 10:05pm this Saturday.


Story by: Akuila Cama