Finaly Bealham form presents Andy Farrell with 'neat challenge', says Pete Wilkins
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
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Stuart McCloskey: It takes you a while to get over your own ego
It's not easy breaking into the Ireland team and more so when the incumbent is one of the world’s best players.
Doris captains Ireland for first time in 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.
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.
Ringrose out for Ireland opener against France
DUBLIN : Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against France on Friday while Jack Crowley, Joe McCarthy and Calvin Nash will make their first starts in the tournament as part an otherwise experienced side.
Battle-scarred but Connacht's Ireland duo good to go
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins is confident Ireland duo Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham will be "fighting fit" for the Six Nations after coming through a bruising Champions Cup encounter with Bristol on Friday night.
Wilkins explains Aki and Bealham absence: 'Never a good time to de-load'
It may have come as somewhat of a surprise that Connacht left Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham out of the squad for last Saturday's Investec Champions Cup loss at Lyon.
Bundee Aki: I've more to offer & more goals to achieve
Bundee Aki believes there's plenty more to come and feels he’s in the right place to replicate his 2023 form.