Mike Prendergast wants Ireland hopefuls to put 'best foot forward'
Ireland 'A' head coach Mike Prendergast says this summer's Lions tour will open the door to senior caps for a number of hopefuls.
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Ireland 'A' head coach Mike Prendergast says this summer's Lions tour will open the door to senior caps for a number of hopefuls.
Ian Costello is backing his province's Ireland 'A’ contingent to grasp their chance to impress the Irish management this week.
Leinster's Max Deegan will captain Ireland 'A’ as one of six players – alongside forwards Fineen Wycherley, Oli Jager, Tom O’Toole and backs Harry Byrne and Shane Daly – included in the squad who have been capped at Test level.
The addition of an Ireland 'A' fixture has added a little extra spice to this weekend’s URC action with a number of fringe players looking to impress.
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast admits he was surprised to see Jack Crowley come off the bench for Ireland against Scotland at full-back.
Ireland are hopeful that Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen will be available to face Scotland on Sunday.
David Humphreys is hopeful that Munster's head coach vacancy will be filled within the next few weeks, but says the province and the IRFU won’t rush into a decision.
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury, with the Leinster tighthead replaced in the squad by Connacht’s Jack Aungier.