The onus is on Ireland producing a big response after their loss to the All Blacks but Argentina are a much more consistent outfit these days. Here are some of the most important individual duels that will help decide the outcome at the Aviva Stadium.
Since establishing himself from the start of the season, Benetton's No.10 Albornoz has been in top form for the Pumas. Crowley, however, finds himself under pressure after a difficult campaign start and, with Sam Prendergast added to the bench, knows an improvement is needed.The battle of the top tacklers - Ryan made 17 against the All Blacks, Rubiolo made 21 against Italy, so it should be a cracking physical encounter between them as well as an intriguing line-out contest.
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