Caelan Doris to captain Ireland as Farrell makes six changes for Italy
Caelan Doris will captain Ireland for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy as Andy Farrell makes six changes to his side.
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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.
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.
Ireland ignoring Grand Slam hype as they turn to Italy
A 21-point bonus-point win away to France is about as good as it gets to start a Six Nations campaign, but Jack Conan has made it clear that Ireland aren't getting sucked into talk of back-to-back Grand Slam titles just yet.
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.
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.
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.
Champions Cup: Provincial team news as Harry Byrne returns
Harry Byrne will get an opportunity to impress at out-half on Saturday, with Ciarán Frawley ruled out of Leinster's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 trip to the Leicester Tigers.