Jack Crowley named to start as Ireland make five changes for England clashMichael BoltonJack Crowley will start his first game of this year's Six Nations as Andy Farrell has named the Ireland side to face England in Twickenham on Saturday. Crowley replaces Sam Prendergast, who has been left out of the matchday squad, with Ciarán Frawley as the backup option at fly-half. They join captain Caelan Doris in the back row, with James Ryan and Joe McCarthy in the second row. Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Tom O’Toole, Finlay Bealham, Nick Timoney, Jack Conan, Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley, Tommy O’Brien. Replacements: Jamie George, Bevan Rodd, Trevor Davison, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill, Jack van Poortvliet, Marcus Smith.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 17:46 UTC