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Prendergast fit as Ireland make six changes for Argentina
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Ireland and Argentina are national rugby union sides, and their match is part of the Nations Championship, an international tournament for test teams. Dublin is Ireland’s home ground for this fixture.
Andy Farrell coaches Ireland, while Dan Sheehan is leading the side as captain. In rugby, a Test is a senior international match, and a first Test start means Sean Jansen will begin one for the first time.
The changes to the starting side follow Ireland’s recent defeat by New Zealand. Injuries and player availability can affect who is selected, so the line-up gives context for how Ireland will approach the Argentina match.