Preview: Convincing win essential for Ireland in Rome
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Andy Farrell has called for his team to show a clinical edge against Italy. By Ciarán Kennedy Friday 26 Feb 2021, 8:00 AM Feb 26th 2021, 8:00 AM 12,293 Views 31 Comments
Ireland winger Jordan Larmour and scrum-half Craig Casey.
Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
IT IS HARD to fathom how an Ireland backline littered with so much talent has looked so toothless recently, the reward for all that possession against Wales – with only 14 men – and France a return of just two tries, the lowest tally of any team in the Six Nations so far.
More concerning is that for all the talk of missed opportunities, they haven’t exactly left a bundle of scores behind them. The coaches have put that down to poor decision making and communication. The message from above is clearly that it is the players who need to s
Farrell aiming to gain momentum as he picks strong Ireland team for Italy
There are seven changes to the starting XV while Ryan Baird and Craig Casey should debut off the bench. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 6:00 PM Feb 25th 2021, 6:00 PM 9,241 Views 22 Comments
Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO
WITH IRELAND NEEDING a momentum-building victory in Rome this weekend, Andy Farrell was never going to go for any wild experimentation against Italy but the Ireland boss has given things a shake-up with seven changes for the Six Nations clash.
An all-new front row stands out in that regard.