Ireland opened the home leg of the Nations Championship with a commanding 42-12 bonus-point victory over Argentina in Dublin. Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick, while Dan Sheehan, Sam Prendergast and Ronan Kelleher also crossed the line. Argentina replied with two tries from Mateo Carreras, but were plagued by indiscipline, with Justo Piccardo and Ephraim Elias sin-binned.
Julian Montoya was forced off for a head injury assessment before half-time. Despite a bright start from Argentina, who scored first through Carreras, Ireland's dominance was evident. Andy Farrell's side moved top of the northern hemisphere table.
With an opening home win secured, Ireland host Fiji next week before South Africa visit on 21 November. Argentina travel to Italy and France after three defeats in four games. Keenan's tally reached five tries in the competition after scores against Australia and New Zealand.
Ryan Baird and Nick Timoney impressed in the line-out and open-side respectively. Argentina's set-piece struggled throughout the match.
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