Ireland crush Argentina 42-12 with Keenan hat-trick — SkimNews
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- Ireland scored six tries in a 42-12 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, marking a strong start to their autumn Nations Championship campaign.
- Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick and was praised by Conor Murray for his leadership, fitness, and all-around play, showing he is back to his best form.
- Sam Prendergast and Craig Casey started their first major Test together, with Murray highlighting their sharp control, accurate passing, and effective game management.
- Joe McCarthy reflected on the forwards' strong performance, noting standout contributions from Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, and Tadhg Beirne.
- Conor Murray emphasized the depth in the Ireland squad, noting that returning and emerging players are pushing established stars, raising overall performance levels.
- Ireland faces Fiji and South Africa in the coming weeks, with Murray stating that players view the Fiji match as a genuine opportunity to impress for selection against the Springboks.
Why it matters: Ireland’s depth and cohesion are now at a level where even rotational players are expected to maintain high performance, raising the team’s ceiling ahead of a critical match against South Africa. This shifts the stakes—consistency under rotation becomes as important as star power.
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