Coach Adan Griggs excited with Hannah Tyrrell's deployment at out-half

After an extended back, Ireland are ready to get back out on the field

Hannah Tyrrell: Making her first appearance as an out half after six years away with the Ireland 7s. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Eight months ago to the day, Ireland lost 27-0 to England in what has turned out to be the Irish women's last competitive game of rugby.

Without the expected next game one week later, Adam Griggs and his squad have been left to stew on that hammering until now, and Italy are the opposition for tomorrow evening's rescheduled Six Nations game – with Ireland ready to let loose months of frustration. Claire Molloy starts in a new look back row after a year out of the game, alongside captain Claire Griffin and Dorothy Wall, making her first start.