Leinster lock Joe McCarthy is set for his first Six Nations start against France, as Andy Farrell recognizes his impressive form and energy. McCarthy's inclusion comes at the expense of James Ryan, with new Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony expressing confidence in McCarthy's abilities.
Ciarán Kennedy Reports from Marseille HE’S BEEN THE centre of attention all week and as the Ireland squad began to emerge from the tunnel for this morning’s Captain’s Run at the Stade Vélodrome, Joe McCarthy was the first man out of the blocks.
The Leinster lock is one of three Irish players (along with Jack Crowley and Calvin Nash) set for a first Six Nations start in tomorrow night’s tournament opener against France , Andy Farrell deciding his eye-catching run of form with Leinster was deserving of a place in his starting team, at the expense of James Ryan. Farrell has described the 22-year-old as “a young fella on a mission” and new Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony is equally confident the second row is ready to rise to the occasion in Marseille. “Look, obviously the performances that you’ve seen is the energy he’s bringing,” O’Mahony says. “Big, athletic, what a man to do extras, to lear
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