Contepomi: Irish among best in Europe

ARGENTINA captain Felipe Contepomi labelled Ireland one of the best teams in Europe following the Pumas’ 29-9 defeat at the Aviva Stadium.

Contepomi, who helped Leinster win the Heineken Cup in 2009 before switching to French club Toulon, was a subdued figure at fly-half for Argentina, despite contributing all his team’s points with the boot. And while admitting his side played badly he praised the Irish effort.

“Ireland played a really good first half and we didn’t score in the moments we had too,” Contepomi said “There were crucial moments that maybe could have made us start the game well but we didn’t score.