Ireland Name Team for Six Nations Opener Against England
Ireland has announced its starting lineup for the Six Nations opener against England, with Sam Prendergast set to make his tournament debut at fly-half.
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Interim Ireland coach Simon Easterby has made several notable selections for the England clash. Ryan Baird has been recalled to the back row, while Garry Ringrose has been preferred to Leinster teammate Robbie Henshaw at outside centre. Easterby is currently in charge of the team, as regular coach Andy Farrell is seconded to the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia.
Ireland's Starting Lineup for Six Nations Opener
Ireland's starting XV for their Six Nations opener against England has been announced. The back three features Hugo Keenan at full-back, with Mack Hansen and James Lowe on the wings, and Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki forming the centre partnership. Sam Prendergast will make his Six Nations debut at fly-half, paired with Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half.
The pack is led by captain Caelan Doris, who starts at number 8, with Josh van der Flier and Ryan Baird completing the back row. The second row consists of Tadhg Beirne and James Ryan, while the front row features Finlay Bealham, Ronan Kelleher, and Andrew Porter. The replacements bench includes Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, Iain Henderson, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, and Robbie Henshaw. Simon Easterby takes charge of the team as interim coach.
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