Caelan Doris named captain as Ireland make six changes to face Italy
Caelan Doris has been named Ireland captain for the first time as Ireland make six changes for Sunday's clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
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Ireland make six changes for Six Nations visit of Italy
DUBLIN : Ireland have made six changes to their starting lineup to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday, including a new captain in flanker Caelan Doris and a new-look back row as coach Andy Farrell looks at his wider squad for the clash in Dublin.
Title holders Ireland hammer France in opening Six Nations clash
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, Calvin Nash, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher all crossed for tries as fly-half Jack Crowley converted all five and hit a penalty.
Blow for Italy as Lorenzo Cannone ruled out of Ireland clash
Italy's preparations for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland have been dealt a further blow with number 8 Lorenzo Cannone ruled out due to a knee issue.
Six Nations talking points: 'Ruthless' Ireland make statement
Ireland launched their bid for successive Grand Slams with an impressive triumph away to France, sparking an exciting first round of Six Nations action as England edged out Italy and Scotland survived a thrilling fightback by Wales to end along wait for a win in Cardiff.
Mike Catt confident there is plenty more to come from fly-half Jack Crowley
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt insists there is plenty more to come from rookie fly-half Jack Crowley ahead of his maiden Guinness Six Nations appearance in Dublin.
Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for Ireland
Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feel-good factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory over France.
Sexton shadow hangs over Irish Six Nations title defence
Ireland's hopes of successfully defending their Six Nations title hinge on filling the "massive gap" left by Johnny Sexton's decision to retire after their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand, former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill told AFP.