Autumn Internationals: Teams announced for Ireland v Argentina

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Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale are named in the Irish squad to face Argentina in the final match of  2017 Guinness Series.

Adam Byrne is set to make his debut on the right wing while Chris Farrell retains his jersey at outside centre due to the absence of Robbie Henshaw .

Rory Best continues as captain at hooker and is joined by Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong in the front row. Healy performed admirably in his cameo against Fiji and looks an improved player since returning to the Irish set up. James Ryan partners Iain Henderson in the engine room while Joe Schmidt names a powerful back row with CJ Stander, Peter O’Mahony and Sean O’Brien all set to start.

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton are restored to the starting lineup while Farrell is joined by Bundee Aki in midfield. Rob Kearney returns to fullback and Adam Byrne is named with Jacob Stockdale on the wings.

It’s the first meeting between both sides since Argentina’s demolition of . . .

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