O’Gara is the complete No 10

THIS particular group of Argentinian players must be wondering what they have to do to beat Ireland. A year ago in Adelaide, a one-point defeat by the Irish ensured an early exit from the World Cup.

Given that they led Saturday’s Lansdowne Road test until the 79th minute, they have every reason to feel aggrieved.

While Ireland will be thrilled to complete the autumn series with a very creditable three victories, they will be disappointed with aspects of their performance on Saturday. Yet, when it mattered most, they had the composure to win.