DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.The loss of Sexton, who suffered a leg injury in the 32-19 win over France last time out, will l
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.
The loss of Sexton, who suffered a leg injury in the 32-19 win over France last time out, will likely open the door for fellow Leinster outhalf Ross Byrne to make just his third start for Ireland and first in the Six Nations. While the more experienced Munster number 10 Joey Carbery was recalled by coach Andy Farrell as cover earlier this week, Byrne has impressed off the bench in Ireland's last three games.
Ryan's choice as captain may also mean that Peter O'Mahony, who has led his country on 10 occasions, is set to be rested on Saturday with the likes of Jack Conan and Gavin Coombes vying for a first start of the campaign.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ireland recall Carbery as cover for Sexton for Italy gameDUBLIN : Joey Carbery has been recalled by Ireland as cover for captain Johnny Sexton ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match clash against Italy in Rome, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.Sexton is uncertain to play after a leg injury suffered in the 32-19 win over France on Feb. 11.Carb
Read more »
Italy faces new drought alert as Venice canals run dryMILAN - Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups. The warning comes as Venice, where flooding is normally the primary concern, faces unusually low tides that are making it impossible for...
Read more »
Italy’s Meloni, in Ukraine, criticises Putin’s speech as ‘propaganda’She pledged continued support to Kyiv in the face of Russia's invasion. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Italy's Meloni backs Ukraine on Kyiv visit but rules out sending planesKYIV: Italy will keep supporting Ukraine in resisting Russian attacks but has no plans to offer fighter jets, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday (Feb 21) during a visit to Kyiv. The Italian leader, on her first trip to Ukraine since Russia's invasion a year ago, has been a staunch supporter of K
Read more »
Starbucks goes Italiano with launch of olive oil drink in ItalyKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — Extra virgin venti, anyone? The world’s largest coffee chain Starbucks is launching a line of ol...
Read more »
Six killed, 12 wounded in Russian shelling of Ukraine's KhersonThe city had come under attack from Russian forces using Grad multiple rocket launchers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »