Andy Farrell faces Six Nations dilemma as Ireland’s depth is tested

Ireland’s Six Nations selection exposes a widening contrast with France as Andy Farrell searches for depth beyond his trusted core

Ireland's Andy Farrell, John Fogarty and Johnny Sexton in attendance at Leinster v La Rochelle. Pic: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

In Ireland we worry that Andy Farrell is leaning too much and for too long on a core of aging players. 

In France, the news is that his counterpart Fabian Galthié is happy to make do without Gregory Alldritt, Gael Fickou and Damian Penaud.