Passmore backs young Irish stars to pass Argentina test

IRELAND senior men’s interim coach Dave Passmore believes the young players in his squad will be in for a serious test as they take on Argentina in the first of an international double-header at Belfield tonight (7.30pm).

Passmore has named two panels for the games, with the second taking place tomorrow at Serpentine Avenue (12pm), and has named Ronan Gormley and Mark Black — who returns to the squad after a seven-month absence — as co-captains, even though both are carrying injuries.

“This is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to come in and compete against a top side such as Argentina,” said Passmore.