Six players we need to see more of in an Ireland jersey in 2026

With the World Cup less than two years ago, Andy Farrell needs to build his depth chart.

Craig Casey only played 91 minutes across the four November games. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Paddy McCarthy

Ireland’s loose head had a whirlwind November series as he arrived on the international scene with a bang. Like Porter, he struggled at times on Saturday and ended up in the bin but overall, he has made a great impression. At 22 years of age, to play against the big three southern hemisphere sides and look, for the most part, very comfortable in a test match environment, is hugely impressive.