Jack Crowley has been given the nod at No.10 for Ireland for Saturday’s Six Nations game in London after ‘ripping’ in to Italy from off the bench last week. “Because of what we've seen and how he's come through and performed and playing confidently,” Farrell explained. “The two lads probably came in to camp… They've probably been in better form. "We've not just seen that with Jack, but we've seen that with somebody as experienced as James Ryan. Not selected to start in the first game, came on against France in a storming game and has continued that.

Source: Irish Examiner February 19, 2026 16:42 UTC