Ireland vs Argentina: Andy Farrell’s side out to prove All Blacks loss just a blip
Needing a result to get their autumn back on track, Argentina were not the ideal opponents.
While last Friday’s defeat saw Ireland beaten by the same side they have beaten in the quarter-finals of the last two World Cups, this weekend they will go head-to-head with some of the toughest opponents they often face in these global tournaments.
The Pumas have knocked Ireland out of three World Cups in 1999, 2007 and 2015, although their latest success was their only win in their last nine meetings.
On their last visit to Dublin three years ago, They were defeated 53-7 Unlike this week, Ireland were buoyed by a memorable win against the All Blacks.
While the core and personnel of the Irish squad remained the same, Argentina has since had two different managers. Mario Ledesma was followed by Michael Cheika at last year’s World Cup, with current Leicester Tigers manager handing him over to Fili after France’s semi-final exit Felipe Contepomi.
The former midfielder, who preceded Johnny Sexton in the Leinster No. 10 jersey, was heavily involved in Ireland’s Round 23 tie during his time as assistant coach in the province from 2018 to 2022, and Some impressive results have been achieved in his short time in charge of Ireland. his country.
Led by the likes of Saracens’ Juan Martin Gonzalez and Toulouse’s Juan Cruz Mallia, his Argentina side have beaten South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in this year’s Rugby Championship. and a series with France in July, while developing offensive rugby.
