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Rugby - Ireland outclass Argentina to secure World Cup seeding
Ireland reacted to a potentially critical moment in Declan Kidney's reign as coach by posting a record 46-24 victory over feeble Argentina at Aviva Stadium. More
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Live Commentary
Time:80'- Ireland
- Argentina
15:46 The referee calls time on a record victory for Ireland scoring seven trys and winning the game 46-24
80' TRY! The captain Lobbe breaks through the Irish line with the final a act of the game.- 79' Argentina pushing forward again after a great interception by Fernandez, they're beaten but not giving up.
- 77' TRY! Finally Argentina make the breakthrough after some dogged and persistant atacking, slowly edging the ball over the line right under the posts. 46-19
- 76' Argentina find some energy and again push Ireland on to their try line with fine defending by Ireland keeping them at bay for now.
74' Ronan O'Gara converts with aplomb from an angle similar to the one from which Sexton hit the post. 46-12- 73' TRY! Tommy Bowe with his second try of the game as a punt through the line is kicked forward by Zebo and Bowe charges in to take it over the line.
- 70' Ireland scrum midway into Argentina's half, Irish scrums have been impressive today and this one result in another punt forward from Sexton which is well cut out.
69' Double change for Argentina as Ayerza and Landajo come off and are replaced by Vergallo and Lobo. 39-12 as we approach the final ten minutes.- 67' Ireland make their second change as Ross makes way for Bent, the pace has gone out of the game somewhat as both teams continue to tire.
- 66' Bustos is sent to the sidelines for ten minutes for throwing the ball at an oponnent with apparently no provocation.
- 65' Sexton with a rare sliced kick in to touch, Ireland line out and the Pumas come away with the ball.
- 64' Tempers flare as Bustos throws the ball at Heaslip with several players getting invloved. Argentine frustration perhaps getting the better of them.
- 63' O'Callaghan replaces McCarthy to warm ovation from the spectators
- 62' Several players receiving treatment as Ireland prepare to make a change.
- 60' Argentina at last showing some of the play which made them so impressive against Wales as they pass quickly and cleanly making their way into Ireland's half and winning a line-out.
- 58' Resolute Irish defence in the face of some rare Argentine pressure eventually winning a penalty and Sexton finds touch just over the half way line.
- 57' Good work from Argentina as they force Ireland right back on to their try line
- 56' For the first time this half Argentina muster some attacking purpose and force a line out well inside the Irish 22.
- 55' Leguizamon makes way for Leonardi as his injury gets the better of him.
- 52' Sexton converts his own try for the second time in the game, Ireland lead 39-12.
- 51 TRY! Sexton goes over by the flag for his second try and Ireland's sixth. Argentina in all sorts of trouble here.
- 50' Sexton finds touch edging towards the Argentine 22, the Pumas look ragged and tired in contrast to the energitic Ireland.
- 49' Sexton hits the post again! A difficult chance from a tight angle thwarts Irelands kicker this time.
- 47' TRY! Jonathan Sexton with an Ambitious punt forward over the Argentinian line finds the onrushing Tommy Bowe. 32-12
- 46' Sexton takes another simple kick from in front of the posts to put Ireland a further three points ahead. 27-12
- 45' Ireland with a huge drive forward from the scrum and the referee awards a penalty.
- 44' A brief lull in play as Leguizamon receives treatment, Ireland scrum just outside Argentina's 22.
- 43' Brilliant kick from Sanchez, just clearing the cross bar inside the left post! 24-12
- 42' Argentina win a line out and push forward sraight away, winning a penalty just inside the half way line.
- 41' Hernandez gets the second half underway, all going to plan so far for the boys in green.
- 14:50 Ireland have completely dominated the first half with 72% possession, four trys and some really good play by Gilroy, Zebo and Bowe. Argentina's kicking has kept them in it but they will need to vastly improve their defending in the second half if they are going to get something from this.
- 40' HALF TIME! The Pumas lose the ball needlessly in attack and the referee calls time on an eventful first half. Ireland lead 24-9 at the break.
- 38' Sanchez with a sterling effort from the penalty but it's a shade wide of the right post.
- 37' Argentina win a penalty as they try to find a way past the Irish on the half-way line.
- 36' Argentina win a line-out from the restart and lose the bal straight away.
- 34' Now it's Sexton's turn to hit the post! Very unlucky with the attempted conversion 24-9.
- 32' TRY! As has been the pattern of this first half Ireland hit straight back. Some forceful work from Bowe and Heaslip ends with Zebo being found all on his own out wide for a simple try. 24-9
- 30' Argentina convert their third penalty and keep themselves within touching distance of the competition. 19-9
- 29' All of a sudden Argentina spring to life in attack and almost break through, only stopped by some last ditch defending from Ireland.
- 28' Finally some half-decent defending from Argentina and they find touch near the Irish 22.
- 26' Irish line-out and they come away with ball and push forward with real intent, winning another penalty.
- 26' Sexton with an ambitious kick for touch from inside the Irish half which falls just short.
- 25' Ireland win a penalty in thier own half as Sanchez rejoins the action.
- 24' Sexton with another simple coversion to put Ireland 19-6 ahead, every time Argentina make progress Ireland respond immediately.
- 22' TRY! Strauss forces himself over the line as Ireland make it three try's from three attacks.
- 22' Argentina sub as Sanchez exits for Tiesi
- 21' Argentina have an injury as Zebo punts forward looking for Earls, Argentina are struggling to cope with Ireland's youthful attacking side at the moment.
- 20' Mid-way through the first half and Ireland lead 14-6, Irish Line-out on the half way line.
- 19' Sanchez with a well executed penalty kick to keep Argentina in contention.
- 18' Argentina again win a penalty from the restart as they look to halt Ireland's progress.
- 17' Sexton converts his own try with a straight forward kick as Ireland quicly re-assert their dominance.
- 16' TRY! Immediate response from the Irish as D'arcy finds Sexton through a gaping hole in the Argentinian defence. 12-3
- 14' Straight down the middle well converted by Sanchez. 7-3
- 13' That try from Gilroy really caught Argentina on the hop but they've won a penalty from the restart.
- 12' Sexton with a simple conversion to put Ireland 7 ahead with only twelve minutes on the clock.
- 11' TRY! Gilroy dances through the Argentinian defence, beating three or four men with a jinking run. Ire 5 Arg 0
- 10' Penalty to Ieland and Jonathan Sexton finds touch. Ireland line out.
- 9' Argentina regaine posession but are immediately put under pressure by the Irish.
- 8' Some promising early work from Ireland, positive attacking intent.
- 8' Sexton combining well with Heaslip as Ireland try to work the ball out wide.
- 7' Ireland pushing forward with the backs, probing the Argentinian defence.
- 6' Sexton finds touch with a well placed kick just outside the Argentinian 22 yard line.
- 5' Ireland win a penalty for a high tackle by Leguizamon.
- 4' Argentina lose the line-out and Ireland come away with the ball looking for their first atack.
- 3' So close! Sanchez rattles the post with the penalty and Sexton clears.
- 3' Sanchez sets himself to take the penalty.
- 2' Argentina edge forward down the wing and win the first penalty of the game.
- 1' Sexton puts the ball stright into touch and Argentina opt for the scrum.
- 14:00 We're off! South African Jaco Peyper gets things underway.
- 13:59 As the anthems conclude a huge roar goes up, both sets of players and fans are really up for todays game.
- 13:53 The president of Ireland Michael D Higgins greats the players from both sides.
- 13:52 The players are given a warm reception as they come onto the pitch and prepare for the national anthems.
- 13:50 Argentina come into this game in good form and will be especially confident after beating Wales a fortnight ago, Ireland seem certain for a tough test this afternoon.
- 13:45 Here are todays teams. Ireland: Healy, Struass, Ross, Ryan, McCarthy, O'Mahony, Henry, Heaslip, Murray, Sexton, Gilroy, D'arcy, Earls, Bowe, Zebo. Argentina: Ayerza, Guinazu, Bustos, Carizza, Cabello, Lobbe, Leguizamon, Senatore, Landajo, Sanchez, Imhoff, Fernandez, Bosch, Camacho, Hernandez.
- 13:40 Ireland are looking to end a run of five tests without a win today and need to beat Argentina to guarantee a place in the second tier of seedings for the rugby world cup draw in a few weeks time.
- 13:35 Welcome to live coverage of todays autumn international between Ireland and Argentina at Lansdowne Road.
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Summary
Ireland versus Argentina Gilroy 11’, Sexton 16’, 51’, hook 22’, Zebo 33’, Bowe 47’, 73’ Tries Leonardi 77’, Fernández Lobbe 81’ Sexton 13’, 18’, 53’, O'Gara 74’ Conversions Hernández 78’ Sexton 46’ Penalties Sanchez 14’, 19’, 31’, 43’ Drops
Live Team Line-Up
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IrelandManager: Declan Kidney
On the Field
- Healy
- hook
- Ross
- Ryan
- McCarthy
- O'Mahony
- Henry
- Heaslip
- Murray
- Sexton ×2
- Gilroy
- D'Arcy
- Earls
- Bowe ×2
- Zebo
Subs
- O'Callaghan
- O'Gara
- Reddan
- Cronin
- McFadden
- Henderson
- Bent
- Kilcoyne
Injured
None
Suspended
None
- Healy
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ArgentinaManager: Santiago Phelan
On the Field
- Ayerza
- Guiñazú
- Bustos
- Carizza
- Farías Cabello
- Fernández Lobbe
- Leguizamón
- Senatore
- Landajo
- Sanchez
- Imhoff
- Fernandez
- Bosch
- Camacho
- Hernández
Subs
- Tiesi
- Vergallo
- Vallejos
- Creevy
- Gomez Kodela
- Montero
- Leonardi
- Lobo
Injured
None
Suspended
None
- Ayerza
God no Aine............Gilroy is an out and out winger. He can still be used to attack down the middle but doesnt have the physical attributes to be a 13. we already have two 5'2......9 and a half stone centres who cant break the gainline or tackle.
Craig Gilroy, what a rugby player - the new No. 13?
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Yes joe i feel sorry for them they really look as if they want to go home the to watch is italy v aussie that looks like its a cracker come on italy
Agree with you TERRY. 1st year in Rugby Championship (hardest comp) and European tour including French team who turned up and knock Argentina about..They look like they need a decent rest! Ireland putting them to the sword.
What a wasted day for both teams ,france have knocked the stuffing out of this argentinian team they have nothing left to give
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This argentinian team have not turned up to they just do not want to play rugby , ireland will punish this lack of energy
Argies are Fiji in disguise......the tackling for the first 2 irish trys shows argintina have been on holidays since the welsh game. Ive never seen an argintina team with so little fight in their bellies. some nice trys for the irish, i think we have seen the last of trimble in a green shirt courtesy of gilroy today.cant read too much into this game. argies not even trying.
