Andy Farrell names his Ireland team to take on the Wallabies
Here we go.
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team for Saturday’s opening Nations Championship clash against Australia at Allianz Stadium (Kick-off 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish time).
Ireland kick off the inaugural Nations Championship under Saturday night lights in Sydney, with Dan Sheehan to captain Farrell’s side at a sold-out Allianz Stadium.
Hugo Keenan starts at fullback for Ireland, with Rob Baloucoune and Jamie Osborne named on the wings.
Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey line out in midfield, while Sam Prendergast partners Jamison Gibson-Park in the half-backs.
In the pack, Tom O’Toole, Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong make up the front row, with Joe McCarthy and James Ryan in the second row.
Cian Prendergast, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan are named in the back row to complete Ireland’s starting team.
On the bench, Rónan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Thomas Clarkson, Tadhg Beirne, Nick Timoney are the forwards replacements, with Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley and Bundee Aki the backline options available to Farrell.
Saturday’s match is live on Virgin Media One and ITV.
Ireland
15. Hugo Keenan
14. Rob Baloucoune
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Jamie Osborne
10. Sam Prendergast
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Tom O’Toole
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Joe McCarthy
5. James Ryan
6. Cian Prendergast
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Jack Conan
Replacements:
16. Rónan Kelleher
17. Jeremy Loughman
18. Thomas Clarkson
19. Tadhg Beirne
20. Nick Timoney
21. Craig Casey
22. Ciaran Frawley
23. Bundee Aki
