20′
Crowley takes responsibility and makes the wise choice of a drop. It pays off! It rewards Irish efforts. 15-6.
17′
Albornoz tries to take the points
Facing the post, the Argentinian striker hits the left perfectly. It’s between the posts! The Argentines reduce the gap: 12-6.
16′
Yellow card for Bealham
The Argentinians are dominated. A new foul play is verified on video. Thomas Gallo was illegally moved by Bealham who received a yellow and therefore left his partners numerically inferior.
15′
A test refused to the Irish
Return of the goal after a new try refused on video for the locals who had once again produced a beautiful sequence playing on the entire side of the field.
12′
Argentina scores its first points
Albornoz scores a penalty which allows the Pumas to score their first three points. 12-3
6′
New Irish try!
The Irish are wild. Hansen scores a second try in two minutes. On the return, the men of Clover take the interval and the rapid rock of Gibson-Park which allows Hansen to be sent to the test and lead 12-0 in numerical superiority. The Argentines were trapped in the penetrating game. The transformation is failed.
4′
7-0. Crowley transforme !
3′
Crowley finally scored the first try for the Irish. 5-0. it concludes full axis.
2’30
The author of the try is penalized for a tackle deemed too high at the start of the action. He receives a yellow and leaves for two minutes. The test is refused. Relief for the Irish.
2′
Argentinian test! Finally refused
The Irish are punished on the counterattack. This is verified in the video. but what a sequence after an Irish possession, the Argentinians went on the counterattack. Moroni flattens. 5-0. But ultimately the try was refused for a dangerous play at the start of the action.
2′
The Irish determined at the start
The Pumas have difficulty breaking free. The Irish are determined and put pressure on from the start.
21h11
Let's go to the Aviva Stadium!
The Irish kicked off.
21h07
???? The Irish anthem is played in turn
21h05
???? The Argentinian anthem sounds
21h03
The players enter the pitch
The players in this match enter the Aviva Stadium pitch before the anthems. They receive a standing ovation from the public.
9:01 p.m
It's 10°C in Dublin. The Cranberries' music is played in the stadium a few minutes before kick-off.
20h41
Arrival at the Irish stadium
20h37
The memory of the 2015 World Cup for Argentinians
The Irish's last home victory against the Pumas dates back to the 2021 Autumn Nations Series, where they comfortably dominated the Pumas 53-7. However, Argentina remain a formidable team, with three victories in four World Cup encounters, the most memorable of which came in the 2015 quarter-final in Cardiff. Despite Ireland's favorite status at the time, the Pumas inflicted a crushing defeat (43-20), a shock that left its mark.
20h36
19 confrontations between the two teams
Ireland and Argentina have faced each other 19 times in test matches since their first meeting in 1990, with a favorable record for the Irish who have 13 victories, including 10 in a row at home.
20h35
Argentina with confidence
Argentina, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after their resounding 50-18 victory over Italy in Udine, where they scored seven tries. The Pumas also had an excellent Rugby Championship 2024, beating all competing teams and moving into contention for the title before losing to South Africa. They will be motivated to continue their momentum and challenge Ireland in this crucial match.
20h34
Ireland will be keen to bounce back after a disappointing defeat against New Zealand (23-13) which ended their impressive run of 19 home victories, a feeling they have not experienced since the World Cup. Six Nations 2021. Ireland have not lost consecutive Tests in Dublin since November 2013 (against Australia and New Zealand) – a statistic Farrell's men will hope not to repeat.
20h31
Felipe Contepomi, the Pumas coach well known to the Irish
Felipe Contepomi, the iconic Argentina coach, is well known to Irish rugby fans. A former Pumas fly-half, he has more than 80 international caps and has scored 651 points throughout his career. But it was during his time at Leinster, from 2003 to 2009, that he became a popular and respected figure in Ireland. He played a key role in the training of young talents, notably as a mentor to Johnny Sexton.
20h30
Two new ones on the Irish side
Two Irish substitutes could experience their first selection: Thomas Clarkson, right-hander from the province of Dublin, who took the place of Tom O'Toole, who was concussed last week. At the opening: prodigy Sam Prendergast could also make his debut at international level.
20h25
???? The most capped Irishman on the bench
Pillar Cian Healy, on the bench to start, should become the most capped international in the history of the Clover XV with possibly 133 caps, equaling Brian O'Driscoll.
20h23
Only one change in the Clover XV
Despite the defeat against New Zealand (23-13) last Friday, Andy Farrell decided to make only one change in his starting XV for this match against Argentina. It is Bundee Aki who loses his place in the center of the Irish attack in favor of Robbie Henshaw. The Leinster player is partnered with teammate Gary Ringrose.
20h21
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin, scene of the match
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin is hosting the game.
20h19
Take a look inside the Irish dressing room
The XV du Trèfle will play in their usual green jersey at home.
8:18 p.m
A jump into the Argentinian locker room
The Argentinians will play in their traditional colors, sky and white jersey.
20h16
????⚪ The Pumas team
ARGENTINE : Juan Cruz Mallia – Rodrigo Isgro, Lucio Cinti, Matias Moroni, Bautista Delguy – Tomas Albornoz, Gonzalo Bertranou – Thomas Gallo, Julian Montoya (cap.), Joel Sclavi – Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo – Pablo Matera, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Joaquin Oviedo. Selector : Felipe Contepomi.
Substitutes : Ignacio Ruiz, Ignacio Calles, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Franco Molina, Santiago Grondona, Gonzalo Garcia, Santiago Carreras, Justo Picardo.
20h15
???????? Here is the Irish line-up
IRELAND : Hugo Keenan – Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe – Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park – Caelan Doris (capt.), Josh van der Flier, Tadhg Beirne – James Ryan, Joe McCarthy – Finlay Bealham, Rónan Kelleher , Andrew Porter. Selectionneur : Andy Farrell.
Substitutes : Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Peter O’Mahony, Craig Casey, Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne.
20h10
???? Good evening everyone!
Welcome to this live commentary of the match between Ireland and Argentina, on the occasion of the 2nd day of the autumn tour. Kick-off will be at 9:10 p.m. in Dublin.
