RTÉ Rugby podcast: Farrell shakes things up as the Pumas size up Ireland

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman as we look ahead to Friday's meeting of Ireland and Argentina in the Autumn Nations Series.

We look at the team named by Andy Farrell on Thursday, which includes debuts for Thomas Clarkson and Sam Prendergast on the bench (2:30).

We look at the comments made by Farrell in relation to the size of Ireland's playing pool, and ask whether or not the IRFU are maximising the gametime for younger players (8:05).

On the starting side, the podcast looks at how Ireland's backline might look with Robbie Henshaw replacing Bundee Aki at inside centre (23:30).

Bernard gives a breakdown on how Argentina's style of play has changed dramatically in recent seasons (27:45), and how on their day Felipe Contepomi's side are capable of beating anybody.

And we also discuss how the new refereeing interpretations around the kicking game are having an interesting impact on the game (33:30).

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