Big chance for Ross Byrne and Craig Casey – Italy versus Ireland talking points
Ireland continue their pursuit of the Guinness Six Nations title by taking on Italy in Rome.
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Lenihan: No complacency in Rome given Italian form
Complacency shouldn't be an issue heading to Rome this year, especially given the changes Andy Farrell has made. In a World Cup year, every time you're handed a jersey, you've got to perform and the players know that.
Andy Farrell wary of ‘serious threat’ posed to Ireland by resurgent Italy
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits resurgent Italy pose a “serious threat” to his side’s aspirations of Six Nations glory.
Farrell: Sexton, Furlong and Gibson-Park to be fit for Scotland
Andy Farrell says he expects Ireland to have Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadhg Furlong all back for the Round 4 Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield in just over two weeks.
Andy Farrell backs half-backs Ross Byrne and Craig Casey to step up in Rome
Ireland boss Andy Farrell insists rookie half-back pair Ross Byrne and Craig Casey fully merit the opportunity to run the show in Rome.
Farrell sure Ringrose is a future Ireland captain
Andy Farrell says Garry Ringrose is an Ireland captain in-waiting, as the centre prepares to win his 50th cap on Saturday against Italy.
Ireland promote six from the bench for Italy trip
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes for Saturday's Six Nations trip to Italy, with each of those players having come off the bench to see off France last time out in a victory that made the world's top-ranked team championship favourites.
Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.