Jonathan Sexton and Sam Prendergast ahead of Ireland's Six Nations first round game against France in Paris. Photograph: Billy Stickland/InphoFormer Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is confident current outhalves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will hit their best form in the coming matches. “(Prendergast and Crowley) both trained really well today,” said Sexton. But I know that in games to come, they’re going to hit their best form and they’ll be in a good place.”Did Ireland restore confidence ahead of Twickenham showdown? “Both of them did some really good things, some work-ons, and some things they need to improve.

Source: The Irish Times February 17, 2026 20:19 UTC