Ireland defy odds to pulverise Pumas

Ireland 42 Argentina 20

The victory over the fifth ranked Pumas at Stade Louis Darragon has earned Ireland a place in Sunday’s fifth place play-off against England, who defeated Wales 13-11 last night.

Ireland opened this contest as they had eight days previously in Cournon and assumed a 10-point lead inside 13 minutes thanks to a quick start that caught the Pumas napping once again.