Ireland defeated Argentina 42-12 in Dublin under Friday night lights, scoring six tries including a hat-trick from Hugo Keenan. Despite the 30-point margin, head coach Andy Farrell expressed frustration, stating his side "missed a chance to be ruthless" and failed to score after the 55th minute. The back three of Keenan, Mack Hansen, and Robert Baloucoune showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the first try, but concerns linger over injuries to Hansen, Baloucoune, Sean Jansen, Josh van der Flier, and captain Dan Sheehan, who failed a head injury assessment.
Ireland dominated territory and possession but struggled to convert chances late in the game. Farrell praised the attacking potential of the trio but emphasized the need for improvement ahead of the World Cup. The team now faces Fiji on November 14, followed by a stern test against world champions South Africa.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing