Ireland have never lost to Argentina on Irish soil, so they’ll be determined to extend that streak to 12 games. The Pumas can be slow out of the blocks when they regather from their clubs around the world.
Ireland are viewed as 10-point favourites in some quarters, and Farrell would love to see his side open up, but Los Pumas will be looking for something akin to their thrilling win over the Lions at the Aviva in 2025.
And here’s the Argentina side targetting their first win over Ireland on Irish soil.
Argentina
15. Juan Cruz Mallía
14. Bautista Delguy
13. Justo Piccardo
12. Santiago Chocobares
11. Matteo Carreras
10. Tomás Albornoz
9. Gonzalo García
1. Boris Wenger
2. Julián Montoya (captain)
3. Francisco Moreno
4. Guido Petti
5. Pedro Rubiolo
6. Juan Martín González
7. Marcos Kremer
8. Pablo Matera.
Replacements:
16. Leonel Oviedo
17. Mayco Vivas
18. Joel Sclavi
19. Efraín Elias
20. Juan Martín Scelzo
21. Símon Benítez Cruz
22. Gerónimo Prisciantelli
23. Lucio Cinti.
37 mins ago
7:22PM
Here’s the Ireland team, contingent on no other late changes.
Farrell has handed Nick Timoney and Craig Casey big starting chances at openside and scrum-half respectively. Sam Prendergast is fit to start at 10, while Sean Jansen makes just his second Test start at number eight.
Dan Sheehan captains the side from hooker, while Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird and Mack Hansen return to the green jersey after injury spells.
Ireland
15. Hugo Keenan
14. Robert Baloucoune
13. Robbie Henshaw
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Mack Hansen
10. Sam Prendergast
9. Craig Casey
1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan (captain)
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Joe McCarthy
5. Tadhg Beirne
6. Ryan Baird
7. Nick Timoney
8. Sean Jansen
Replacements:
16. Rónan Kelleher
17. Tom O’Toole
18. Sam Illo
19. James Ryan
20. Josh van der Flier
21. Jamison Gibson-Park
22. Ciarán Frawley
23. Jamie Osborne
43 mins ago
7:16PM
Team News
There’s a change to Andy Farrell’s matchday squad, with Bundee Aki ruled out due to illness and Jamie Osborne joining the replacements in his absence.
A change to tonight's team. https://t.co/QeQbFLvJ8U
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Ireland v Argentina, Nations Championship
LAST UPDATE | 2 mins ago
Ireland have never lost to Argentina on Irish soil, so they’ll be determined to extend that streak to 12 games. The Pumas can be slow out of the blocks when they regather from their clubs around the world.
Ireland are viewed as 10-point favourites in some quarters, and Farrell would love to see his side open up, but Los Pumas will be looking for something akin to their thrilling win over the Lions at the Aviva in 2025.
You can read Murray Kinsella’s preview here, and there’s loads more pre-match reading on The 42 if you find time before kick-off.
Reunions all round!
The fans are ready…
And here’s the Argentina side targetting their first win over Ireland on Irish soil.
Argentina
Replacements:
Here’s the Ireland team, contingent on no other late changes.
Farrell has handed Nick Timoney and Craig Casey big starting chances at openside and scrum-half respectively. Sam Prendergast is fit to start at 10, while Sean Jansen makes just his second Test start at number eight.
Dan Sheehan captains the side from hooker, while Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird and Mack Hansen return to the green jersey after injury spells.
Ireland
Replacements:
Team News
There’s a change to Andy Farrell’s matchday squad, with Bundee Aki ruled out due to illness and Jamie Osborne joining the replacements in his absence.
Here we go. All eyes on Aviva Stadium, where Ireland host Argentina under Friday Night Lights.
Excitement is building as Andy Farrell’s side return to Nations Championship action against Los Pumas.
Kick-off is at 8.10pm, with the action live on Virgin Media One.
We’ll do our best to keep you up to date here, while Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy will have their usual extensive coverage from Lansdowne Road.
Stick with us on The 42, and get involved!
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