ANDY FARRELL has named his Ireland team today for the final test against Argentina on Sunday. The head coach makes four changes from the 29-20 win over the All Blacks with Robbie Henshaw and Robert Baloucoune being some of the names included.
Robert Baloucoune from Enniskillen comes in for his second cap having scored a try on debut against the USA last summer. The Ulster man replaces Munster's Andrew Conway, who drops out of the match-day squad.
Excited to see @Rob_Baloucoune back in green this weekend! ⚡️
You might remember him doing this on his Ireland debut back in July...#TeamOfUs | #IREvARG pic.twitter.com/tJFPQ4tzra— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 19, 2021
Henshaw returns after recovering from a foot injury. The Leinster man's midfield partnership with Garry Ringrose, who like Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, keeps his place in what was a rejigged back-line.
Johnny Sexton and scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park miss out due to injuries.
James Ryan is captain due to Sexton missing out, and will be joined by Iain Henderson.
Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong make the front row
The back row consists of Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan.
Hugo Keenan will deputise at full-back after impressing against New Zealand
Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony, Craig Casey, Harry Byrne and Keith Earls and Dan Sheehan make up the bench.
📋 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Introducing your Ireland Match Day 23 to face Argentina at @avivastadium on Sunday! 👊#TeamOfUs | #IREvARG— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 19, 2021
Ireland: Hugo Keenan; Robert Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong; Iain Henderson, James Ryan (capt), Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan.
Replacements: Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O’Mahony, Craig Casey, Harry Byrne, Keith Earls.
Ireland v Japan (Saturday, 3pm) and Ireland v Argentina (Sunday, 2.15pm
