# Casey, Jansen and Timoney start against Argentina

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/casey-jansen-and-timoney-start-against-argentina/
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:14:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T09:54:03+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/c615j8v2d2npo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Casey and Timoney earn unexpected starts against Argentina.
- Sheehan captains Ireland with Doris injured.
- Argentina make 12 changes from their draw with Australia.

## Summary

Ireland have named Craig Casey, Nick Timoney and Sean Jansen to start against Argentina in Dublin on Friday, with Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier among the replacements. The selections give Casey and Timoney unexpected starting roles, while Jansen is set to cover at number eight with captain Caelan Doris and Jack Conan injured.

Sam Prendergast returns at fly-half, and Dan Sheehan captains the side. Ireland also bring back Mack Hansen, Andrew Porter and Ryan Baird after injury absences; Tadhg Furlong is available following disciplinary clearance. Argentina have made 12 changes from the team that drew 28-28 with Australia in September, and full-back Juan Cruz Mallia returns from injury.

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