This Wednesday, October 2nd, Emerging Ireland is set to face off against the Pumas in an exciting match that promises to be a thrilling encounter.
With the guidance of experienced coach Simon Easterby, they're ready to take on the challenge.
The Emerging Ireland team, comprised of talented young players from across Ireland, will be looking to make a statement against their Argentine opponents.
The Pumas, known for their physicality and flair, will provide a stern test for the Irish side.
With a strong squad and a well-planned strategy, Emerging Ireland is determined to come out on top.
Emerging Ireland Head Coach Simon Easterby has named his side to play The Pumas in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
Munster's Alex Kendellen will captain the side, and is joined in the back row by Cormac Izuckukwu and James Culhane.
When is Emerging Ireland v Pumas?
The Emerging Ireland v Pumas match is set to take place this Wednesday, October 2nd, with kick-off scheduled for 3 pm Irish time.
How can I watch Emerging Ireland v Pumas?
The match will be streamed live on the Irish Rugby + platform.
To catch all the action, fans can register to watch the game by following this link: https://plus.irishrugby.ie/events/fwkpcuax.
Starting Lineup Emerging Ireland
Here is the Emerging Ireland Match Day Squad to face The Pumas in their Tour opener in Bloemfontein! 🟢#TeamOfUs — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 1, 2024
Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty has emphasized the importance of the front rows stepping up and making an impact on the tour.
I don't want any tighthead or loosehead hooker in the country sitting in the province, kind of happy that they're with the province and playing a bit-part,
I spent some time at provinces for a player and I sat there because it's comfortable.
I got to a stage, and I probably shouldn't use my own example but I don't want to use anyone else's example.
But I spent 11 years playing and for some of those years, I kind of sat down a little bit.
You know, looking back on it, and hindsight is 20/20 but looking back on it, it's something I regret.
Fogarty also emphasized the importance of players taking initiative and making things happen for themselves.
You need to make things happen. We've got four provinces, we've got excellent players, sometimes you need the mentality of, 'I need to make this happen for myself, I need to continue to make this happen and not wait for an opportunity',
The Pumas, who recently suffered a tough loss to South Africa 48-7 in the Rugby Championship, will be looking to bounce back from a tough start to the season. With a strong squad and a well-planned strategy, they'll be looking to take advantage of Emerging Ireland's inexperience and secure a win. The Pumas have a good balance of youth and experience, which will be crucial in this match. Their experienced players will need to step up and provide leadership, while their younger players will need to bring energy and enthusiasm to the game. If they can execute their strategy effectively, they could be able to come out on top.
Will the Emerging Ireland team be able to overcome the Pumas and secure a win? With their talent, determination, and strong coaching, they're certainly capable of it. But the Pumas will be looking to spoil the party and secure a win.
