# Prendergast fit as Ireland make six changes for Argentina

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/prendergast-fit-as-ireland-make-six-changes-for-argentina/
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:33:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T09:42:40+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/prendergast-fit-ireland-make-six-changes-argentina-6524656
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Prendergast is fit to face Argentina on Friday.
- Ireland have made six changes after losing 40-21 to New Zealand.
- Sean Jansen will make his first Test start.

## Summary

Sam Prendergast has been declared fit for Ireland’s Nations Championship match against Argentina in Dublin on Friday, after recovering from a wrist injury. Coach Andy Farrell has made six changes following Ireland’s 40-21 defeat by New Zealand, with Sean Jansen set for his first Test start.

Craig Casey replaces Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half, while Nick Timoney comes in for Josh van der Flier. Ryan Baird, Mack Hansen and Andrew Porter return to the starting side after missing the Six Nations and the three-match southern series. Ireland remain without centre Garry Ringrose and captain Caelan Doris; hooker Dan Sheehan will captain the team.

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