Joe Schmidt's Ireland sharpen up for All Blacks with victory over ArgentinaCHARLES MCQUILLAN/GETTY IMAGES Bundee Aki crosses for a try in Ireland's victory over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium . Joe Schmidt's Ireland have wrapped up preparations for their highly anticipated clash of the hemispheres against New Zealand next Saturday with a hard-fought 28-17 victory over Argentina in Dublin. Ireland scored three tries to one and deserved their victory over a plucky Argentina side with a decisive advantage in both possession and territory. Schmidt will be happy to have avoided the Argentina banana skin, but will understand much better will be required next week. Ireland 28 (Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki, Luke McGrath tries; Jonny Sexton 3 pens, 2 cons), Argentina 17 (Bautista Delguy try; Nicolas Sanchez 4 pens).

Source: Stuff November 10, 2018 20:37 UTC