Aggression the key to putting Pumas to sword

Set-piece dominance

With this November series reaching its peak against the ultra physical Argentinians, Declan Kidney should be grateful for the series opener against South Africa. In terms of preparation for a set-piece examination, that Springboks game was worth a month’s training.

Argentina pride themselves in the strength and power of their set-piece but it is not as efficient as the South African unit. For that reason alone, I believe Ireland need to target the scrum and lineout today to undermine the confidence of the visitors. There is evidence to suggest that with Rodrigo Ronsero retired since the Rugby Championship and Juan Figallo omitted from the squad due to a citing after the France game last weekend, they may not be as disruptive.