Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against England. This marks his Six Nations debut and sees him chosen ahead of Jack Crowley. Ryan Baird also earns a starting spot, while Joe McCarthy misses out due to injury.
Sam Prendergast has been selected to start at out-half for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday. The 21-year-old will make his Six Nations debut in the clash at the Aviva Stadium, getting the nod ahead of Jack Crowley. Meanwhile, Ryan Baird has also been included in the starting lineup, while Joe McCarthy is ruled out due to injury.
\Ireland's team for the match sees Hugo Keenan at fullback, with Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose in the centers alongside Bundee Aki and James Lowe on the wings. Prendergast will direct the attack at out-half, supported by Jamison Gibson-Park at scrumhalf. Upfront, Andrew Porter starts at loosehead prop, with Rónan Kelleher at hooker and Finlay Bealham at tighthead. James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne form the second row, while Ryan Baird makes his first Six Nations start at blindside flanker. Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris complete the back row.\The replacements bench features Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Tom Clarkson, Iain Henderson, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, and Robbie Henshaw.
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