Western Force prop Tom Robertson has been called up to the Wallabies squad for the opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

He takes over from Scott Sio - who the Force are hoping will join them next season - after he failed to overcome a shoulder injury picked up during the second Test against England.

Robertson will likely compete with Rebels loosehead Matt Gibbon for a bench spot with James Slipper set to start in the August 7 game in Mendoza.

Robertson and Gibbon were dominant for Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup, with Robertson slotting in at tighthead in all three games.

He made his long-awaited return to the Wallabies in last year’s Rugby Championship, coming off the bench against South Africa.

He earned selection for the Spring Tour, named as the replacement loosehead in the Wallabies’ loss to England.