Unsurprisingly, Jack Crowley is expected to be named at outhalf when the Ireland team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 2.10pm) is announced on Thursday morning. In the aftermath of Ireland’s round two win, head coach Andy Farrell hit out at “the keyboard warriors” who targeted both Prendergast and Crowley on social media, adding they “need to cop on”. Listen | 31:24 Ireland responded to their disappointment in Paris with a win over Italy. Down the line, these two lads (Prendergast and Crowley), and others, they will be the players that they want to be. For comparison, Johnny Sexton had turned 24 by the time he made his debut, embarking upon a 15-year Ireland career.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 05:04 UTC