Ireland v Argentina: All You Need to Know
Andy Farrell makes seven changes and starts a new back row as Ireland open the Nations Championship against Argentina.
- On Friday, Ireland welcomes Argentina to Lansdowne Road for the first of four November Internationals, kicking off the Nations Championship with both teams seeking a psychological edge.
- Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made seven changes from the summer lineup, introducing a new back-row combination featuring Ryan Baird, Nick Timoney, and Sean Jansen for the first time together.
- With Jack Crowley sidelined by a vascular issue, fly-half Sam Prendergast will wear the No 10 jersey after recovering from a wrist injury to lead the backline.
- Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi brings a formidable squad that has lost 14 of the 20 total games against Ireland, though exactly half their victories came in World Cup knockouts.
- Farrell acknowledged his side is not presently "good enough to board the plane believing that 100%" they are ready to lift the Webb Ellis trophy, with 328 days until the tournament.
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