Six Nations: Five changes for Ireland as Andy Farrell opts for Crowley in 10 debate

Jack Crowley will start at fly-half for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday after Andy Farrell made five changes from last week’s win over Italy and omitted Sam Prendergast from his matchday squad.

Prendergast had started at number 10 in last Saturday’s 10-3 round-two home victory over Italy but was outshone by his chief rival Crowley, who replaced him on 55 minutes with the match tied at 10-10. In tandem with replacement scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park, the fresh half-backs were the catalyst for the late charge to the win.

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