Ciara Griffin: Sevens star Aimee-Leigh Murphy Crowe will ‘tear it up’ in 15s

“She has a brilliant rugby brain,” Griffin said of the Tipperary try machine

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin is backing new faces from the national Sevens to give the upcoming Six Nations campaign fresh impetus as they target success in the competition’s new format.

The six teams will be divided into two pools of three, each playing their rivals before a Super Saturday finals day on April 24. Ireland will start with a bye as pool opponents France and Wales do battle in Vannes this Saturday, kicking off a week later against the Welsh at Cardiff Arms Park.