Leinster flanker may well have played himself into the starting side to face the All Blacks

Seán O’Brien suffers broken arm during first half of Aviva stadium encounter

Expected edge at scrum time to establish the platform for Schmidt’s men

The ability to think their way out of a crisis would be a huge plus for Ireland

John O'Sullivan: during the Rugby Championship Pumas averaged three tries a match

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Australia coach needs to accept that his selections and tactics are not working

Los Pumas’ famous victory on the Gold Coast is their first over Australia since 1983

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Ireland were in control , but Argentina refused to fade away – and it was no bad thing

‘I just needed to stay focused on the game. It’s been incredible. I can’t wait to reflect on it’

Win rounds off successful November series but Ireland ease up in second half

Players as much as the fans are expecting a 3-0 series and a seventh straight win

Tries from Nathan Jones and Semesa Rokoduguni secure win at Twickenham

Wallabies finish second in table as Argentina finish Rugby Championship without a point

Los Pumas lead 22-15 in second half but New Zealand turn the screw at Yarrow Stadium

South Africa kill off the Pumas in final quarter to open Rugby Championship with a win

For now, we should have enough armoury to overcome limited Italy this weekend