Experimentation on hold for Farrell as Ireland attempt to gather more Six Nations momentum

Head coach Andy Farrell during media conference at the Clayton Hotel. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Experimentation has been put on hold for Andy Farrell and his Ireland squad as they attempt to gather more momentum in this Guinness Six Nations campaign at the halfway point in the 2026 championship.

A trip to Twickenham to face England is no mission for the faint-hearted, nor a player lacking in experience, and that was reflected in the head coach’s matchday squad unveiled before departure from Dublin on Thursday lunchtime.