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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ed Elliot

Simon Easterby expects fly-half duo to be long-term rivals for Ireland spot

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby is leading the side in Andy Farrell’s absence (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to be long-term rivals for the team’s number 10 jersey but insists the former is the “right man” to start against England.

In Easterby’s maiden selection since taking over from head coach Andy Farrell on a temporary basis, 21-year-old Prendergast has been given the nod for Saturday evening’s Guinness Six Nations opener in Dublin.

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