Farrell 'delighted' but says Irish could be 'more ruthless'

Ireland's rugby coach Andy Farrell expressed satisfaction following his team's convincing 42-12 victory over Argentina in a Nations Championship Test at Lansdowne Road. However, Farrell suggested that the Irish could have been more ruthless in their approach to the game. Fullback Hugo Keenan delivered a standout performance, scoring a hat-trick of tries in his first home Test in over a year, leading the Irish to six tries against a struggling Pumas side.

The win provided a solid foundation for Ireland as they prepare to host Fiji next Saturday and face the world champions South Africa in two weeks, before the Rugby World Cup finals at Twickenham. Farrell had previously expressed concerns about the Irish's chances of winning the 2023 World Cup, but praised the team's performance in the recent Test. He emphasized the need for the team to be "a little bit more ruthless," a sentiment echoed by his Argentina counterpart, coach Felipe Contepomi.

Contepomi acknowledged the significant gap in points between the two teams, as well as the Irish's improved cohesion and slickness on the field. Despite the loss, Contepomi expressed pride in his team's effort and suggested that Ireland's performance gave them a strong starting point for future matches. Both Farrell and Contepomi acknowledged that there were still areas for improvement, with Ireland's defeat highlighting the need for the team to play with more aggression and effectiveness in crucial moments.