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Ireland beats Argentina 30 points but coach sees room for improvement

Ireland secured a six-try victory over Argentina, though the coaching staff felt the team could have been more ruthless.

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At a glance

  • Ireland scored six tries in the victory
  • The winning margin was 30 points
  • Coach Andy Farrell and captain Tadhg Beirne said Ireland could have been more ruthless
  • The match took place on Friday

Ireland defeated Argentina with a commanding performance that included six tries and a 30-point margin of victory on Friday. Despite the substantial win, coach Andy Farrell and captain Tadhg Beirne acknowledged that the team could have capitalised more effectively on their opportunities during the match.

Why it matters

The result demonstrates Ireland's attacking capability, though the coaching staff's assessment suggests potential areas for refinement ahead of future fixtures.

Original reporting

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