Edgy Ireland hold on despite Argentina fightback to get back to winning ways

Retaining possession in the face of a scrapping Irish defence, Argentina fought their way to five metres out, two minutes beyond full time, only for the home rearguard to force a knock-on in contact. Ireland were off the hook.

BIG STRETCH: Ireland Jack Crowley dives over to score his side's first try despite the efforts of Lucio Cinti of Argentina. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 22 Argentina 19 

Ireland survived a barren 48 minutes without scoring to hold on for a narrow victory as they returned to winning ways at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night but it was a far from encouraging performance from Andy Farrell’s side as they struggled to break down a battling Argentina.