Hernandez back in Argentina team for Ireland clash

Juan Martin Hernandez is back in the Argentina team to play Ireland this Sunday in a crucial World Cup showdown.

Juan Martin Hernandez is back in the Argentina team to play Ireland this Sunday in a crucial World Cup showdown.

The Stade Francais player, one of the stars of the tournament so far, missed his country's last game against Namibia with a thigh injury.

However, he is back at fly-half for this weekend's tie.

Elsewhere, Felipe Contepomi moves back to midfield, while Conzalo Longo Elia comes in at number eight in place of the injured Juan Leguizamon.

Hooker Mario Ledesma and prop Juan Martin Scelzo are also back in the front row in place of Alberto Vernet Basualdo and Omar Hasan, while Lucas Borges comes back to the right wing in place of Hernan Senillosa.

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