The Ireland head coach also discussed his selection to face England.
IRELAND BOSS ANDY Farrell has expressed his distaste for what he calls the “absolutely disgusting” circus around the disciplinary case involving his son, England captain Owen Farrell.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was asked about the case in Dublin this afternoon and while he opted against going into the specifics, he did hit out at what he perceives to be the “circus” around it.
The Ireland boss has named a strong selection that also sees Cian Prendergast getting a big chance to impress as he makes his first Test start at number eight.“I just see improvement all the time, you know. He came to New Zealand [last year] with us very raw, came back into Connacht and, to be fair, he’s always been a standout performer for Connacht, just because of his fight, his energy,” said Farrell of Prendergast.
“He’s always been one to chase absolutely everything, whether it be a ball on the ground, and his discipline has been something we’ve needed to talk about from time to time, but his all-round game is getting more balance. I’m sure it’s not going to be perfect at the weekend but I’m excited to see him play.
“But there’s been feedback all the way through. I would say more so for all those five players, the competition is fierce.
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