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Hansen and Prendergast Start for Ireland Against Australia
Andy Farrell makes nine changes to Ireland's starting XV, promoting young players for long-term planning ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027, including first Test start for Paddy McCarthy.
- On Saturday, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named Mack Hansen at full-back for the Aviva Stadium Test against Australia, kicking off at 8.10pm live on RTÉ2 and TNT Sports.
- In response to injuries, the coach Andy Farrell made nine changes from last week's 41-10 win over Japan, with Jamie Osborne, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier ruled out.
- The front row selection features Paddy McCarthy, loosehead prop , with Tadhg Furlong, tighthead prop, and Dan Sheehan, hooker, while James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne start in the second row for a third consecutive game.
- Prendergast's promotion suggests Sam Prendergast's start gives him an opportunity to claim the No 10 shirt ahead of RWC 2027, while the bench preserves depth with experienced forwards and backs.
- Given recent form, the contest sees Ireland national team favored after winning seven of their last nine Tests with Australia , with Andy Farrell urging `For us it's about putting in an 80-plus minute performance...` in front of the home crowd at the Aviva Stadium.
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France24Hansen and Prendergast start for Ireland against Australia
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Trèfle's English XV-selectioner, Andy Farrell, has unveiled his team composition to face the Wallabies, future opponents of the Blues.
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Mack Hansen gets new Ireland role and Sam Prendergast returns against Australia
Australia-born Hansen will operate at full-back for Andy Farrell’s side
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