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Donal Lenihan: Farrell’s selection shake‑up sends clear message after Paris setback

Selection shake-up signals Farrell’s demand for greater physicality and work rate as improving Italy target historic Dublin win
Donal Lenihan: Farrell’s selection shake‑up sends clear message after Paris setback

NO HIDING: Head coach Andy Farrell expects a big response from his Ireland players at the Aviva Stadium against Italy. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

'Intent' on improvement

It’s not often you hear Andy Farrell questioning the commitment of his Ireland players. With a background in the hard-nosed brutality of rugby league at a time when the amount of blood spilt was seen as a badge of honour, intent was not only part and parcel of the game but taken as a given - something he has never had to question in his ten years with Irish rugby.

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