Andy Farrell: 'Have they hunger to get themselves to 30 caps?'

The Ireland head coach has challenged his inexperienced squad to build Test careers that stretch far beyond debuts or rare appearances when they face the USA this Saturday

Ireland Rugby Squad Training, IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 6/7/2021

Andy Farrell has told his eight newbies not to give in to “desperation” and balance their desire to stand out with the need to fit in when they suit up for an Ireland side that will wrap up its season against the USA in Dublin.

The Ireland head coach has handed first caps to Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Tom O’Toole and Nick Timoney with Fineen Wycherley, Paul Boyle, Caolin Blade and Harry Byrne set to join them in the Test club if brought on from the bench.