Six-two forwards split on the bench likely to be maintained with Ciarán Frawley set to beat out Garry Ringrose for a spot on the bench
Ciarán Frawley
‘I probably have the ability to jump into other positions and do a job there. So, for me, it is understanding that and then knowing that it will get me into the big games’
Experimental Leinster side lose to Saracens but ‘a great experience for a lot of those lads’
Record-extending 18th consecutive home win signals another major step towards Grand Slam
Text commentary from the Aviva Stadium as Andy Farrell’s side looks to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive
FAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six Nations
Ciaran Frawley becomes the fourth Irish player to make his first championship start in this year’s Six Nations as Farrell recalls experienced names for Welsh showdown
Peter O’Mahony starts and captains as Ireland opt for six forwards among the replacements for third Six Nations match
Six Nations team prediction: Andy Farrell to revert to close to starting XV who played in opening win over France, with Stuart McCloskey on the bench
Hugo Keenan is likely to be ruled out of Saturday’s game against Wales, and Frawley now looks best placed to fill in for his provincial team-mate
If Leinster maintain their quick ruck speed they will get the tries they need to win
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Munster head coach says side were fully aware of permutations during endgame
Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow
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