Our Ireland team to see out the championship has one change to the starting XV, with two more on the bench.
Andy Farrell’s Ireland team went into their Six Nations clash with England having lost just three times in their previous 34 games. You can make that four in 35 now.
Ireland have such a superior points difference that a losing bonus point would probably be enough for them to retain their title, next Saturday. They will be targeting a win over Scotland, though, and will be keen to capture another title in emphatic style. Andy Farrell is on his Lions sabbatical for the 2025 Six Nations so he will be desperate to leave this Ireland team with back-to-back titles.
Our big starting XV change is bringing in Garry Ringrose for Robbie Henshaw. The Leinster centre offers more in attack for the Irish backline. Robbie Henshaw is in decent form but Ringrose is the superior player, in my eyes. Henshaw can cover the backline in a more rounded 5:3 bench split, with Iain Henderson dropping out of the 23.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Six Nations: Ireland run in six tries and complete shutout victory over ItalyIreland keep Italy scoreless for the first time in 37 meetings to go two points clear at the top of the table
Read more »
Six Ireland stars make England legend's Six Nations Team of the WeekSix Ireland stars make our Six Nations Team of the Week
Read more »
Ireland quickly hit their stride as chasing pack struggle in Six NationsAndy Farrell’s team have made a blistering start to this year’s tournament.
Read more »
Sam Costelow to return for Wales against Ireland in Six Nations clashElsewhere, there are further starts for squad newcomers Cameron Winnett and Alex Mann, while centre George North wins his 120th cap.
Read more »
LIVE: Ireland v Wales, Six NationsKick-off at the Aviva Stadium is at 2:15pm.
Read more »
UK media reaction to Ireland v Wales in Six Nations: ‘Men against boys’Despite the big defeat there were some promising signs for Wales spotted by visiting journalists
Read more »