Shane Horgan Thinks Craig Casey Start v Argentina Has Big Ireland Implications

Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan believes Craig Casey's starting performance against Argentina could have major implications for his international standing. Casey started ahead of the returning Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half in Ireland's Nations Championship win at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 6, 2026. Speaking on Second Captains, Horgan praised Casey's tempo and kicking game, suggesting it gave head coach Andy Farrell confidence in Casey as a genuine long-term successor.

Brian O'Driscoll also praised the 27-year-old Munster player on ITV, calling it one of Casey's best games for Ireland despite noting a gap remains with Gibson-Park. Ireland faces Fiji next, with Farrell scheduled to name his squad on Thursday.