ARGENTINA coach Marcelo Loffreda has been forced to ring the changes for tomorrow’s second Test with Ireland.

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has been forced into a string of changes for Saturday’s second Test with Ireland.

Argentina head coach Marcelo Loffreda has confirmed the 22-man squad to face Ireland next Saturday in Buenos Aires.

Tomas De Vedia insists he is not nervous ahead of his senior debut for Argentina in Saturday’s first Test against Ireland in Santa Fe as others look to press their claims for a place in the World Cup squad.

Tomas De Vedia insists he is not nervous ahead of his senior debut for Argentina in tomorrow’s first Test against Ireland in Santa Fe as others look to press their claims for a place in the World Cup squad.

IRELAND flanker Keith Gleeson believes controlling Leinster team-mate Felipe Contepomi will be the key to winning tomorrow’s Test against Argentina.

Ireland flanker Keith Gleeson believes controlling Leinster team-mate Felipe Contepomi will be the key to winning Saturday's Test against Argentina in Santa Fe.

French Barbarians 14 Argentina 28

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has called up 30 players for the forthcoming European tour.

Dan Carter failed to live up to his high standards but still scored 15 points to push New Zealand to a 25-19 Test victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Leinster’s Felipe Contepomi returns to the Argentina side for the second Test against Wales, which takes place in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda has named the 22-man squad for next Sunday’s Test against Wales in Puerto Madryn.

Argentinian Rugby Union president Alejandro Riesler claims he is “hurt” by the threat of strike action from 59 Pumas players.

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda claims they came close to pulling the plug on their prestigious match with the British & Irish Lions later this month because of mounting frustrations over player availability.

The Argentinian national team have lost three key players for the May 23 duel against the Lions in Cardiff.

The Argentinian national team have lost three key players for the May 23 duel against the Lions in Cardiff.

Leinster will be glad to hear that their Heineken Cup opponents Bourgoin have allowed Augusto Petrilli to join up with Argentina as one of just five overseas based players to make the flight to Buenos Aires for Saturday's international against South Africa.

Ireland 21 Argentina 19

Argentina have named an unchanged side to face Ireland following their 24-14 win over Six Nations champions France in Marseille.

France 14 Argentina 24

The Argentine Rugby Union have announced a 25-man squad for their European tour next month.

Argentina coaches Marcelo Loffreda and Daniel Baetti have included full-back Ignacio Corleto in the line-up to play Australia in the Rugby World Cup opening match on Friday.

Argentina scored seven tries as they beat Fiji 49-30 in the second Test of the Islanders’ South American tour.

The Ireland Development XV face a tough assignment this evening in Donnybrook when they take on a strong Argentine side (kick-off 7pm).