The head coach seems unlikely to make too many tweaks after the defeat to England.
THERE COULD BE a couple of changes to Ireland’s matchday 23 forced on Andy Farrell ahead of Saturday’s clash with Scotland, but he must decide whether further tweaks are necessary.
In the 47th minute, Frawley took a blow to the head while tackling Freeman and wobbled notably as he got back to his feet. Frawley played on as England scored their second try and he was still on the pitch as Ireland restarted but was then called ashore for a Head Injury Assessment in the next break in play, with Conor Murray replacing him.
Advertisement Indeed, Larmour may have been close to selection as Ireland’s starting right wing for this championship after injuries to first- and second-choice picks Mack Hansen and Jimmy O’Brien. In the end, Farrell went for Nash, who deserved his place and justified his selection. Ringrose has never started a game on the wing for Ireland but has moved there during matches, including an impressive 58-minute stint out wide against Scotland at last year’s World Cup. The 29-year-old last played a game on 20 January but has been fully training with Ireland for a couple of weeks now and will be desperate to get back on the pitch.
Frawley’s ability to cover out-half, as well as centre and fullback, made the 6/2 split less risky for Ireland but that could be taken out of the equation now.
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