Phelan: Time for Pumas to grow up

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan said today’s test with Ireland is an opportunity for his side “to grow up” after a season of revolution and evolution in the new southern-hemisphere Rugby Championship.

Having taken over the side in 2008, this season has proven to be a major landmark for rugby in the country and Phelan wants his players to show what they have learned in recent months by putting performance first at the Aviva Stadium.

“Yes, I’m happy about how the team is improving game by game, it was a huge year,” he said.