Ireland young guns go down fighting

Ireland Development XV 12 Argentina ‘A’ 24

Thu, 21 Nov, 2002 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Argentina deserved their win, but it wasn’t easy. And afterwards, Irish coach Eddie O’Sullivan expressed delight that the “young guns” managed to last the pace and fight an enormous physical battle against a team with immensely more experience.

In fact, Ireland boasted just one international in the 22 man squad - Justin Fitzpatrick - who only played a cameo role.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ireland v Australia - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium Dave Rennie gives Ruben Love out-half nod for first test as All Blacks head coach
Ireland Rugby Squad Training Andy Farrell: Sam Prendergast has 'once again earned the right' to wear the No.10 jersey
Joe Schmidt 2/7/2026 Joe Schmidt: 'I know that County Coogee and County Bondi are going to be there in full'
CourtsRugbyInternationalPlace: IrelandPlace: DonnybrookPlace: Lansdowne RoadPlace: BiarritzPlace: NarbonnePlace: CastresPerson: Eddie O’SullivanPerson: Justin FitzpatrickPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Mark McHughPerson: Donnacha O’CallaghanPerson: Des DillonPerson: Mossie LawlorPerson: Shane MoorePerson: Juan Fernandez MirandaPerson: Hernan SenillosaPerson: MirandaPerson: Brian O’RiordanPerson: Simon BestPerson: Santiago Gonzalez BonorinoPerson: Hugh WatsonPerson: WatkinsPerson: Martin GaitinPerson: McHughPerson: Mauricio ReggiardoPerson: S. YoungPerson: T. RobinsonPerson: G. DuffyPerson: D. QuinlanPerson: M. LawlorPerson: M. McHughPerson: B. O’RiordanPerson: S. BestPerson: P. ShieldsPerson: P. BrackenPerson: D. O’CallaghanPerson: A. KearneyPerson: A. McCullenPerson: D. DillonPerson: J. O’ConnorPerson: S. MoorePerson: YoungPerson: N. McMillanPerson: O’ConnorPerson: D. BrownePerson: KearneyPerson: J. FlanneryPerson: ShieldsPerson: J. McWeeneyPerson: LawlorPerson: K. CampbellPerson: RobinsonPerson: J. FitzpatrickPerson: B. StortoniPerson: J. PiossekPerson: HairapucaPerson: M. GaitanPerson: M. ContepomiPerson: NewmanPerson: H. SenillosaPerson: J. MirandaPerson: M. ScelzoPerson: J. VillarPerson: S. BonorinoPerson: P. AlbacetePerson: P. SporlederPerson: CurupaytiPerson: M. DurandPerson: I. LobbePerson: M. SchustermanPerson: REvent: IRELAND DEVELOPMENT XVOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Ireland Development XVOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: UlsterOrganisation: BallymenaOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: BuccaneersOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: BlackrockOrganisation: MunsterOrganisation: ShannonOrganisation: St. Mary’s CollegeOrganisation: UCDOrganisation: Cork ConstitutionOrganisation: DungannonOrganisation: LansdowneOrganisation: St. Mary’sOrganisation: HinduOrganisation: SJC
<p>Joey Carbery of Bordeaux Begles during the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match between Bordeaux Begles and Ulster. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Confirmed: Joey Carbery returns to Leinster 

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited