Match Report: Ireland 29 Argentina 9

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Ireland were hoping for a win as they faced up to the Pumas in their last fixture of the Autumn Internationals. Despite a less than perfect performance, Ireland managed to secure the early lead they had developed and battled against bitterly cold weather conditions to defeat the opposition by a clear 20 point margin.

An early attack from Ireland placed them deep into their oppositions’ half, but following an infringement at the ruck, a free kick to Argentina three minutes in, allowed fly-half Felipe Contepomi the chance to gain the upper hand over his ex-Leinster team mate Jonathan Sexton. As his team mates moved up field, Contepomi fell back for a drop goal; but his attempt strayed just wide of the posts.

A lineout to Argentina a minute later resulted in a powerful drive from the team, before being stopped just short of the line by a strong Ireland defence. The Pumas continued to dominate play and possession until a turnover ball from Ireland brought them back into the game. A fantastic offload from Geordan Murphy to Tommy Bowe on 13 minutes, set up Andrew Trimble to break through the Argentina defence and sprint down the left . . .

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