Stockdale steals the show at the Aviva Stadium

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We’re running out of superlatives for Jacob Stockdale as he once again stole the show with a brace of tries against Argentina in Ireland’s final November international.

CJ Stander was the other Ireland try scorer in what was a solid Irish performance.

Johnny Sexton got Ireland off to a positive start with a penalty inside the first five minutes. With 12 minutes on the clock, Ireland pushed Argentina off their own ball at the scrum and this was a sign of things to come in the first half. Sexton added another three points from the resulting penalty.

Jacob Stockdale scored his first try and the benefited off excellent hands from Chris Farrell. Sexton added the extras and Ireland were comfortable with a quarter of the game played. Unforced errors from the Argentines allowed Ireland possession and field position.

After their hiccup early on, Argentina began to grow into the game. The ball was kept within the forwards and they marched into the Irish 22. Ireland’s defence was resolute and organized and eventually forced the Argentine . . .

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