# Coach Farrell urges Ireland’s new picks to seize Argentina chance

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/coach-farrell-urges-irelands-new-picks-to-seize-argentina-chance/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:58:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T19:41:13+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/coach-farrell-urges-irelands-new-picks-seize-argentina-chance-6525256
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Casey starts ahead of Gibson-Park against Argentina.
- Timoney replaces van der Flier at openside flanker.
- Farrell wants stronger competition ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

## Summary

Andy Farrell has urged Craig Casey and Nick Timoney to make the most of their selections for Ireland’s Nations Championship match against Argentina on Friday. The changes reflect Farrell’s effort to broaden his options ahead of the 2027 World Cup and keep competition strong across the squad.

Casey has been picked at scrum-half ahead of Jamison Gibson-Park, while Timoney starts at openside flanker in place of Josh van der Flier. Farrell said Casey had earned the chance and was playing well, and praised Timoney’s consistency and versatility. Ireland face Fiji next weekend, when further squad members may get opportunities.

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