Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby

Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby speaking at a press conference at the Aviva Stadium after announcing his team to face England on Saturday. Photograph:  Brian Lawless/PA
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby speaking at a press conference at the Aviva Stadium after announcing his team to face England on Saturday. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA