Andy Farrell challenges his charges to grab their World Cup auditions

NO ROOM FOR EXCUSES: Andy Farrell has challenged his players in a new-look Ireland side to grasp their World Cup opportunities on Saturday and warned that there will be no room for excuses at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

Andy Farrell has challenged his players in a new-look Ireland side to grasp their World Cup opportunities on Saturday and warned that there will be no room for excuses at the Aviva Stadium.

This weekend will be the first of three warm-up games played by the world’s number one-ranked side and the head coach has gone with a mix of youth and experience on the back of a six-week pre-season that has been hailed by both players and management.