Ireland's Sam Prendergast Dropped for England Match; Coach Expresses Confidence

Ireland's Sam Prendergast is out of the England match. Jack Crowley will play fly-half. Coach Andy Farrell says it's for development.

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Jack Crowley will start at fly-half for Ireland against England this Saturday, replacing Sam Prendergast. This is one of five changes to the team.

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[19:21] Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Bundee Aki’s full-blooded cameo sums up Ireland’s refusal to wilt against Wales

It was hard to know who was more relieved when Sam Prendergast sealed the game with four minutes on the clock: Simon Easterby in the stands, Warren Gatland watching on from afar, or those of us who’d written Wales off in the build-up.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/ruaidhri-oconnor-bundee-akis-full-blooded-cameo-sums-up-irelands-refusal-to-wilt-against-wales/a1644349787.html

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[13:05] Sam Prendergast gets the nod as Ireland team announced for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has handed Sam Prendergast his Six Nations debut from the start in Saturday evening's (4.45pm) opener against England at the Aviva Stadium.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/sam-prendergast-gets-the-nod-as-ireland-team-announced-for-saturdays-six-nations-clash-with-england/a1765878746.html

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[18:01] ‘He deserves it’ – Andy Farrell explains Sam Prendergast call and says other out-halves have work to do

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has explained his decision to retain Sam Prendergast at out-half for Saturday’s clash with Australia, outlining his belief that the Leinster starlet has earned his shot.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/he-deserves-it-andy-farrell-explains-sam-prendergast-call-and-says-other-out-halves-have-work-to-do/a2122603157.html

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[15:02] Sam Prendergast handed massive vote of confidence as Andy Farrell names team to face Australia

Andy Farrell has given Sam Prendergast a massive vote of confidence by handing him the Ireland No 10 jersey for the second week in-a-row.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/sam-prendergast-handed-massive-vote-of-confidence-as-andy-farrell-names-team-to-face-australia/a1357452147.html

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[17:33] Indo Sport podcast: The Rugby Show | Andy Farrell bloods fresh talent | Will Steve Borthwick survive the Six Nations?

BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones and Indo Sport’s own Cian Tracey join Joe to break down Andy Farrell’s selections for Ireland v Fiji, where new caps are being handed out and Sam Prendergast looks like he’s on the fast track.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/indo-sport-podcast/indo-sport-podcast-the-rugby-show-andy-farrell-bloods-fresh-talent-will-steve-borthwick-survive-the-six-nations/a1909916463.html

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[15:06] Prendergast and Clarkson set for debuts v Argentina

Sam Prendergast and Thomas Clarkson are in line to make their Ireland debuts in Friday's meeting with Argentina, with both players named on the replacements bench, while Robbie Henshaw replaces Bundee Aki at centre.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2024/1113/1480670-prendergast-and-clarkson-set-for-debuts-v-argentina/

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