Weary Argentina aim to finish with flourish

For the Pumas, the end of the season is nigh. And not before time.

It’s just a week short of 11 months since the vast majority of the Argentina squad convened for pre-season in their guise as Jaguares Super Rugby players so the lock Guido Petti offers a knowing smirk when it’s suggested that thoughts of beer and beaches must be a risk on Saturday against Ireland.

“Of course we have it in our mind, but we are thinking of this match,” said the imposing 22-year old lock in Dublin. “It’s just one week, the last one for us, so we really want to not just get the result, but play the game well.”