Jack Crowley gets chance to stake claim for World Cup spot against Italy
Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy.
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Paul O'Connell has no concerns with inexperienced Ireland fly-halves
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Johnny Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up matches – Paul O’Connell
Paul O’Connell believes suspended Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of his World Cup swansong.
Paul O'Connell on Johnny Sexton ban: 'I'd say it's a worry for him'
Paul O'Connell says he doesn't doubt Johnny Sexton's ability to quickly find his form at the Rugby World Cup, but admits the Ireland captain will be feeling the pressure to hit the ground running.
Ireland vs Italy preview: Irish team gear up for first World Cup warm-up game
With just one month until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, Ireland are preparing for the tournament with three warm-up games.
Jimmy O'Brien: Johnny Sexton ban won't affect Rugby World Cup preparation
Jimmy O'Brien says Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations won't be affected by Johnny Sexton's three-game suspension.
Johnny Sexton ban far from ideal as Andy Farrell forced into warm-up rethink
As Ireland's injuries piled up during the opening rounds of the Six Nations, Andy Farrell spoke so glowingly about embracing the chaos that at times you wondered if he was manufacturing them himself.
Slap on the wrist! Ireland captain Sexton free to play in Rugby World Cup despite ban
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland in the Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-game ban for misconduct announced by European rugby chiefs on Sunday.