Andy Farrell Names Ireland Squad for Six Nations Clash Against England
Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Vodafone, for Saturday’s Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (Kick-off 2.10pm).1
Doris to Captain Ireland
Caelan Doris will lead the side for the Round 3 clash in London, as Ireland aims to build on their recent defeat of Italy at Aviva Stadium.
Team Lineups
Jamie Osborne, Robert Baloucoune and James Lowe form the back three, while Stuart McCloskey and Garry Ringrose continue in midfield. Jack Crowley steps in at out-half to partner Jamison Gibson-Park in the half-backs.
The front row features Jeremy Loughman, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong, with Joe McCarthy and James Ryan in the engine room. Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier and captain Doris complete the back row.
Replacements
Farrell has named a strong bench, with Rónan Kelleher, Tom O’Toole, Finlay Bealham, Nick Timoney and Jack Conan providing forward cover. Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley and Tommy O’Brien complete the Match Day 23 as back replacements.
Farrell’s Comments
Looking ahead to Saturday, Andy Farrell stated: “Games between the two sides have been nip and tuck over recent times and there’s great familiarity and respect across both camps. We understand their strengths and our aim is to deliver the best version of ourselves to put us in a position to get the performance that we seek.”1
He added, “Backed by thousands of travelling Irish supporters who reach from all over the world whenever we play in Twickenham, it will be another special occasion and a challenge we’re excited to face.”
Match Details
Saturday’s match is live on RTÉ2 and ITV, with live radio commentary available on RTÉ Radio 1 and live updates on irishrugby.ie.
Ireland Team
- 15. Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(12)
- 14. Robert Baloucoune (Enniskillen/Ulster)(5)
- 13. Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)(71)
- 12. Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(25)
- 11. James Lowe (Leinster)(44)
- 10. Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution/Munster)(32)
- 9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster)(48)
- 1. Jeremy Loughman (Garryowen/Munster)(7)
- 2. Dan Sheehan (Lansdowne/Leinster)(37)
- 3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)(83)
- 4. Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(21)
- 5. James Ryan (UCD/Leinster)(78)
- 6. Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(67)
- 7. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(76)
- 8. Caelan Doris (St. Mary’s College/Leinster)(captain)(57)
Replacements
- 16. Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(45)
- 17. Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(18)
- 18. Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)(55)
- 19. Nick Timoney (Queen’s University/Ulster)(8)
- 20. Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)(57)
- 21. Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)(26)
- 22. Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(9)
- 23. Tommy O’Brien (Blackrock College/Leinster)(7)
- 1 Andy Farrell (via startpage)