Six Nations: Ireland look for new leaders to emerge in history chase
Changes this weekend aren’t limited to coaching boxes.
Sherratt last exchanged eight personnel on the side of Italy and made two changes.
Scarlet Wing Ellis Mee will make his debut in Wales behind just 10 high-end outings in his area, while Gareth Anscombe and Willgriff John have high returns.
The former has not competed or played against Ireland since Wales won the Grand Slam six years ago. The latter made his six countries debut without playing international rugby in three and a half years.
For Wales, perhaps a new broom should be expected to be cleaned.
But despite the winning formula used in the first two games, Easterby also made seven changes to his side, with only two forced by injuries.
With people like James Ryan, Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham, Hugo Keenan is not involved at all, it’s Ireland The most called lineup in this championship has been named so far.
If he uses replacement header Jack Boyle on the bench, his Ireland will debut, while tight Tom Clarkson is his first start.
Jamie Osborne, Gus McCarthy, Cian Prendergast has never appeared in six countries.
Meanwhile, the injury means Ireland’s competitiveness in participating in Caelan Doris, who had no impact for the first time in four years.
When the incredible winning streak of Number Eight ended, his position replacement Jack Conan said the back row on the side would be “Under great pressure” Make up for his absence.
Meanwhile, Hooker Dan Sheehan will be captain for the first time and believes leadership responsibilities can be shared in the squad.
“We hope Kelland is not injured, but someone has to step up,” the 26-year-old said.
“I was asked on Monday and I was very happy to take on this responsibility. So far, this is something I love.
“This team runs with the leaders of it. There are a few who can be appointed Captains – O’Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Jamo, Gibson – Park -Park), Jack Conan.
“Many of them have a lot of leadership skills and they also help with running this week. Obviously, my name got the ‘C’ next to it, but we know in our group that we rely on a lot of people.”
