Craig Casey captains Ireland as Paul O'Connell hands two debuts

Casey forms a half-back partnership with Sam Prendergast, with Stuart McCloskey and Jamie Osborne set to link up in midfield

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025 - 09:24

Craig Casey will captain Ireland for the first time against Georgia on Saturday evening in Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi (kick off 9pm local, 6pm Irish time).

Casey forms a half-back partnership with Sam Prendergast, with Stuart McCloskey and Jamie Osborne set to link up in midfield for Paul O'Connell's side. Winger Tommy O’Brien will make his debut in a back three which includes his provincial colleague Jimmy O’Brien and Jacob Stockdale who is set to earn his 39th cap.