Kearney named at fullback as Ireland make five changes for Scotland

Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the team that suffered defeat to England last weekend.

Kearney named at fullback as Ireland make five changes for Scotland
Thu, 07 Feb, 2019 - 13:56
Steve Neville

Rob Kearney has been named to play at full back for Ireland's Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the team that suffered defeat to England last weekend.

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