Sam Prendergast passed fit for Ireland match against Argentina

Fly-half Sam Prendergast has been passed fit to start for Ireland in their upcoming Nations Championship match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, ESPN and Radio Kerry reported. Prendergast recovered from a wrist injury to make the starting lineup under head coach Andy Farrell, Radio Kerry said. The Star reported that Ireland has made six changes to their side for the upcoming fixture. [1][2][3]

Radio Kerry reported that Connacht back-row Sean Jansen will make his first test start for Ireland, while Sam Illo is in line to make his home debut off the bench. Full-back Hugo Keenan starts alongside wingers Robert Baloucoune and Mack Hansen. The midfield pairing features Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw, with Craig Casey joining Prendergast in the half-back positions. The front row consists of Andrew Porter, captain Dan Sheehan, and Tadhg Furlong, while Joe McCarthy and Tadhg Beirne form the second row. [1]

Prendergast is an Irish rugby union player who features as a fly-half for Leinster Rugby as well as the national team. [12]

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has recalled his frontline players to face Ireland on Friday night, according to thejournal.ie. The site reported that Contepomi made 12 changes to the team that drew 28-28 with Australia in early September. The Straits Times and CNA also reported that Argentina will field a much-changed team for the match. [4][5][6]