Live updates: Andy Farrell to name Ireland team to face Argentina

As for Ireland, Gerry Thornley predicts that Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird and Mack Hansen, who all missed both the Six Nations Championship and the three-match southern series of the Nations Championship, could be restored to the starting lineup against Argentina.He writes:All three last played Test rugby in the concluding match of last year’s Autumn Nations series, the 24-13 loss to South Africa, when Ireland incurred one 20-minute red card and four yellow cards. Porter suffered recurring calf problems and Baird suffered two leg fractures, while Hansen had repeated foot problems that also required surgery.But each has returned to fitness and form this season, and there is every chance Farrell will name the trio in the starting XV for Friday’s game. Porter’s power and high energy has been missed, while Baird provides a point of difference with his exceptional athleticism. He would also strengthen any lineout and restart game, whether offensively or defensively, and more besides.Strength & Conditioning Coach Colm Smith with Andrew Porter. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho Hello and welcome to live coverage of the announcement of the Ireland team to face Argentina. Andy Farrell will name his team to play in the first Nations Championship in the European leg of fixtures, with the match at 8.10pm at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.The team announcement is expected at about 2pm. Earlier, Argentina named a strong side to face Ireland with 12 changes from draw with Australia.ARGENTINA: Juan Cruz Mallia; Bautista Delguy, Justo Piccardo, Santiago Chocobares, Mateo Carreras; Tomas Albornoz, Gonzalo Garcia; Boris Wenger, Julian Montoya (capt), Francisco Morena; Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo; Juan Martin Gonzalez, Marcos Kremer, Pablo Matera.Replacements: Leonel Oviedo, Mayco Vivas, Joel Sclavi, Efrain Elias, Juan Martin Scelzo, Simon Benitez Cruz, Geronimo Prisciantelli, Lucio Cinti.