Prendergast brothers start for Ireland's opener in Sydney
Andy Farrell makes five changes as the Prendergast brothers start together and Hugo Keenan returns after a 16-month absence.
- On Saturday, Ireland faces Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney for their Nations Championship opener, with captain Dan Sheehan leading the side at 11.10am Irish time.
- Coach Andy Farrell made four changes from the Six Nations finale, sidelining Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley through injury while recalling Hugo Keenan after 16 months away.
- Ulster's Stuart McCloskey starts at centre despite not playing in 10 weeks, while Kildare's Jamie Osborne shifts to the wing and brothers Cian and Sam Prendergast both start.
- Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt recalled fullback Jock Campbell for his first test in over 1300 days, while Harry Wilson captains the side from number eight.
- The Nations Championship opener serves as a critical test for both squads, with the tour offering useful perspective on Irish rugby's trajectory following recent campaigns.
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Ireland’s Sam Prendergast deserves to start against Australia, says Andy Farrell
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Sam Prendergast’s selection for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against Australia has been earned after he was picked to start at fly-half.
Farrell names Ireland team for Nations Championship opener in Sydney
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s opening fixture of the inaugural Nations Championship against Australia in Sydney. Ireland begin their campaign under the lights at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, with hooker Dan Sheehan captaining the side for the first time in a major international tournament as Farrell’s men look to make a winning start on Australian soil. Hugo Keenan starts at full-back, while Rob Balou…
Irish coach Andy Farrell took the lead in opening Sam Prendergast, who was defeated during the Tournament due to his performances, for the first game of the Championship of Nations on Saturday against Australia, according to the composition published on Thursday.
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