Donal Lenihan: Jack Crowley-Sam Prendergast contest for ten jersey helps us all sleep a little easier

Munster out-half taken to international rugby like a duck to water but inevitably, even the best have to navigate their way through difficult periods at some stage. 

WELL DONE: Ireland's Sam Prendergast, Ryan Baird and Jack Crowley after the victory over Argentina. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

While most were left with hearts in their mouths as Argentina attacked the Irish line deep into stoppage time in search of a winning try, I was content, regardless of the outcome that, at last, we were beginning to witness a glimpse into the future.

To their credit, Argentina had opportunities to drop a goal in that closing phase of play for a draw, which would have amounted to their best ever result against Ireland in Dublin, but Felipe Contepomi’s men had only one thing on their minds.