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.
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Ross Byrne starts for Ireland as six changes made for Italy clash
Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make their first starts in the Six Nations for Ireland as they make six changes for their clash 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.
Don't expect wholesale squad rotation for Italian job
Ireland are back in action in the Six Nations this weekend, travelling to Rome to take on the dangerously attacking Italians.
Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy
Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.
Superb Ireland crush French resistance in Six Nations classic
Sometimes games don't live up to expectations, other times they exceed them.
Sheehan ruled out as Ireland make one change for France
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).