Ireland’s squad for the Six Nations Tournament was revealed on Wednesday.
This Wednesday, after that of the XV of France, the Irish federation announced its group to prepare for the 2025 Six Nations Tournament, with 36 names. Among them, Leinster pillar Jack Boyle (22 years old) is the only new face retained by interim coach Simon Easterby (in the absence of Farrell, who left to coach the Lions).
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The novice took advantage of the absence of Tom O’Toole, the Ulster pillar suspended at the start of the competition, to join the Clover XV, double defending champion. All the executives of the Irish selection are there, starting with captain Caelan Doris, as well as Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier, Peter O’Mahony and Cian Healy, who became the most capped Irishman in November. history (134 selections).
Winger James Lowe and hooker Dan Sheehan, in the infirmary for several weeks, are included in the group and will join the selection “subject to their return from injury” with Leinster “over the next few weeks”specified the Irish federation.
Sam Prendergast present
Leinster’s young flyhalf, Sam Prendergast (21), retains his place in the group after a notable debut in November. For the number 10 position, he will compete with Jack Crowley (25), Munster player. The Clover XV launches the defense of its title on February 1 in Dublin against England, the team which deprived it of the Grand Slam last year.
Ireland’s full squad:
Avants (21): Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Boyle, Thomas Clarkson, Jack Conann, Caelan Doris (capt.), Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Cormac Izuchukwu, Ronan Kelleher, Gus McCarthy , Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier.
Arrières (15) : Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Garry Ringrose.
