Preview: Refreshed Ireland look set to throw the shackles off against Italy
The wait from Round 2 to 3 in the Six Nations always feels longer off the back of a defeat.
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Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.
Catt challenges Carbery to 'bring his X-factor'
Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge Johnny Sexton. Carbery is poised to start consecutive Test matches for only the second time after retaining the number 10 jersey ahead of the fit-again Sexton for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy in Dublin. Following his impressive showing in the 30-24 defeat to France a fortnight ago, assistant coach Mike Catt has urged Munster out-half Carbery to strive for more as he seeks to fully emerge from Sexton's shadow.
Fly-half Joey Carbery challenged to make Ireland starting position his own
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has been challenged to scale new heights in his quest to permanently dislodge influential captain Johnny Sexton.
Michael Lowry set for first Ireland cap against Italy
Michael Lowry will make his Ireland debut during Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy as part of six personnel changes to Andy Farrell’s starting XV.
Michael Lowry paints a pretty picture for Ireland coach Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits he would have found it “a nightmare” to play against international newcomer Michael Lowry.
Johnny Sexton accepts it makes sense for Joey Carbery to face Italy
Captain Johnny Sexton accepts it “makes sense” for Joey Carbery to retain Ireland’s fly-half role for Sunday’s clash with Italy, according to head coach Andy Farrell.
Sexton 'agrees' with Farrell's Carbery call for Italy
Andy Farrell says Johnny Sexton agrees with his decision to start Joey Carbery against Italy on Sunday.