McMahon returns to back row as Bemand hands Moloney place among 23

Cliodhna Moloney is named on the bench following a recall to the national squad for the first time since November 2021.

BACK IN THE FRAME: Ireland’s Edel McMahon. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon returns to the back row for Saturday’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales at Cork’s Virgin Media Park, the only change to Scott Bemand’s line-up from the round-two loss to Italy a fortnight ago.

There is also a comeback for hooker Cliodhna Moloney, named on the bench following a recall to the national squad for the first time since November 2021.