Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas

Veteran Irish prop Cian Healy is set to equal Brian O'Driscoll's record of 133 Irish caps after being named on the bench for Friday's one-off rugby union Test with Argentina.

Healy, 37, made his Test debut in 2009 and surprised many when he carried on playing despite missing the 2023 Rugby World Cup because of injury.

Although Healy said this week he would "never be the player (O'Driscoll) was", head coach Andy Farrell had few qualms about where Healy stood in the pantheon of Irish rugby players.

“For Cian (Healy) it will be an incredible moment for him, his family and friends to reach Brian O'Driscoll's 133-cap landmark," said Farrell.

"We'll pay tribute to Cian again but he is a legend of the game in Ireland and his influence amongst his team-mates, past and present, transcends his many successes on the field.

"It promises to be a special night."