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Stockdale Back in Ireland Lineup for Six Nations Opener Against France
Andy Farrell makes seven changes primarily due to injuries and suspensions, including Bundee Aki's three-match ban, ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France.
- On Tuesday, Ireland coach Andy Farrell named Jacob Stockdale and Cian Prendergast in the matchday XV for the Six Nations opener in Paris on Thursday at 8.10pm Irish time.
- Because of injury-enforced absences and a suspension, Farrell makes seven changes, including Clarkson at tighthead, from the side that lost 24-13 to South Africa on November 22nd.
- Sam Prendergast keeps the fly-half role ahead of Jack Crowley and Harry Byrne, while Jeremy Loughman, loosehead prop, starts over Michael Milne and Tom Clarkson earns his 10th cap; the starting props have a combined 15 caps.
- Replacements confirmed include Rónan Kelleher, Michael Milne, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Jack Conan, Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Jack Crowley, while Caelan Doris, captain , shapes on-field leadership.
- After missing major tournaments, Jacob Stockdale's selection reflects his form return last season as he starts Thursday's Six Nations opener, preferred to James Lowe despite last playing in 2021 and missing the Rugby World Cup 2023.
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