Andy Farrell claims Sam Prendergast's abilities at fly-half 'far outweigh' defensive weakness

Sam Prendergast at Irish training. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Andy Farrell has insisted Sam Prendergast’s playmaking abilities outweigh any defensive weaknesses the young fly-half may be working on to improve his game.

The Ireland head coach has kept faith with the 22-year-old to start against world champions South Africa in an Aviva Stadium sell-out Quilter Nations Series Test that will bring down the curtain on the international year this Saturday.