The Munster halfback pairing’s impressive first-half partnership against Italy pointed towards a bright future
Craig Casey
Farrell’s men prepare to step up their World Cup preparations with Italy first up at the Aviva
‘I thought he was immense in that second half … figuring out how to put his stamp on the game,’ says Ireland coach
Ireland’s game against Italy was not the perfect platform for a new halfback partnership to flourish
The Munster scrumhalf has always seemed destined to break into the Irish squad ever since his star turn when playing in the 2019 Under-20 Six Nations
Six Nations 2023: Coach will find out on Saturday if Ireland are now better equipped to cope with a different outhalf
Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season
Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all
Munster have lost on their last four visits to Belfast dating back to October 2016
Toulon coach’s old club are facing three seasons without reaching the quarter-finals
Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against
Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing
Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals
McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster
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