With pressure on, Farrell seems unlikely to go for great experimentation in Italy
Ireland must now fight to turn their Six Nations campaign around after two defeats.
Ireland must now fight to turn their Six Nations campaign around after two defeats.
Peter Casey comes in for Seamus Flanagan, but otherwise it’s the same team that triumphed against Galway.
Tadhg Beirne could make his Ireland debut from the bench in Melbourne.
Alison Miller, Sene Naoupu and Hannah Tyrrell all return for Saturday’s game.
Manager Mehmed Bazdarevic has announced a 28-man squad for the two-legged tie against the Boys in Green.
Tadhg Furlong will provide loosehead cover from the bench with Cian Healy still missing.
The western province are also hoping to have captain Gavin Duffy back for the visit of the Italians.