Joe Schmidt’s powerplays can help Ireland exploit demise of the Bajada

Donal Lenihan on what Ireland must do to beat Argentina.

Joe Schmidt’s powerplays can help Ireland exploit demise of the Bajada

1. Take set-piece opportunity

Argentine rugby has experienced some seismic changes since the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. Their inclusion in the southern hemisphere’s premier international tournament, which transformed the Tri-Nations into the Rugby Championship in 2012, went a long way towards contributing to another outstanding World Cup campaign in 2015 when they lost to Australia in the semi-final.

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