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Wallabies vs Argentina player ratings: James O’Connor shows up debut playmaker

The Wallabies are supposed to be moving past James O’Connor. But the sad reality is, Australia’s playmaking stocks don’t cut it without the veteran. FULL PLAYER RATINGS

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September 13, 2025 - 4:55PM
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 13: James O'Connor of the Wallabies runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Pedro Rubiolo of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 13: James O'Connor of the Wallabies runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Pedro Rubiolo of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between Australia Wallabies and Argentina Pumas at Allianz Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

The Wallabies were their own worst enemy in a 28-26 loss to Argentina, with poor discipline seeing the home side down 28-7 in the second half.

The men in green and gold nearly pulled off a second-half comeback for the second week in a row, but fell agonisingly short in front of a sold out crowd at Allianz Stadium.

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