Ireland v Australia: Sam Prendergast 'deserves start' says Andy Farrell as Paddy McCarthy gets green light
Sam Prendergast recalled for Ireland v Australia; Paddy McCarthy to start; Mack Hansen, Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe to form back three; Henshaw partners McCloskey.
'It takes a lot to break kids like that. But I've seen it affect people. The keyboard warriors need to cop on'
Online abuse of Ireland out-halves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley has escalated to harmful levels, affecting their wellbeing and contributing to increased scrutiny.
'They're loaded questions' - Andy Farrell bites back as he defends Sam Prendergast selection for Ireland v South Africa
Andy Farrell has launched a strong defence of his decision to select Sam Prendergast for Saturday's clash with South Africa, dismissing concerns over the Leinster out-half's defence.
Tony Ward: Top 10 Jack Crowley playing with purpose to pass rival Sam Prendergast who seems gripped by fear
Munster recovered from an early converted Rónan Kelleher try, Brian Gleeson scored to level, and Crowley matched Prendergast but playmakers had little further impact.