Veteran flanker Pablo Matera returns from suspension to take his place in the Argentina line-up in one of three changes for Friday's test against Ireland in Dublin, coach Felipe Contepomi announced on Wednesday.

Cian Healy is set to move level with Brian O’Driscoll atop Ireland’s all-time rugby appearance list after being named among the replacements for the test match against Argentina on Friday.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell made just one change for Friday's test against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, handing his tried and tested players a chance to make amends for a rare ragged performance against New Zealand last week.