Australia left it late to overcome Argentina 23-19 on the Gold Coast.
The Wallabies trailed 19-6 following two quick-fire Argentina tries in the 50th and 52nd minute.
At six apiece, Tomas Leonardi charged down a Quade Cooper kick to run in for Argentina's first.
Shortly after, Juan Imhoff beat Nick Phipps for pace to send Julio Faras Cabello over for the Pumas' second.
Pat McCabe ran a good line off Quade Cooper to begin the Australia comeback, converted by Berrick Barnes.
Digby Ioane then snatched the lead for Australia, side-stepping his way over.
Kurtley Beale secure the victory late on, slotting a late penalty to deny Argentina a famous victory.
