Tullamore native Cormac Izuchukwu will make his first Six Nations start for Ireland this weekendIzuchukwu to make first Six Nations startTullamore native Cormac Izuchukwu has been named in the Ireland team to play Italy in the Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, at 2.10pm. The Ulster lock forward will make his first Six Nations start and is one of six changes made by head coach Andy Farrell to the team which was defeated by France in the opening round of fixtures. Izuchukwu made his Ireland senior debut against Fiji in the November 2024 test series and in doing so became the first man from Offaly to play rugby for Ireland at senior level. Ireland team (v Italy):15. Cormac Izuchukwu (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(3)7.

Source: Irish Independent February 12, 2026 14:38 UTC