3 Ireland players to watch

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations at Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon

We take a deeper look into 3 players that will be key for Ireland against Italy.

Caelan Doris

Doris becomes the 110th player to captain Ireland Men's team in test rugby.

Picture | Caelan Doris

Round 1 attacking stats

1 Try involvement

10 Carries

31 Attacking rucks , 87% Attacking ruck effectiveness

Round 1 defending stats

9 Tackle attempts

89% Tackle success

11 Defensive rucks

Hugo Keenan 

Keenan will start in his 37th match for Ireland.

Picture | Hugo Keenan

Round 1 Attacking stats

2 Carries

7 Attacking rucks

1 Defender beaten

Round 1 defence stats

8 Tackles

2 Dominant tackles

1 Ruck turnover

Joe McCarthy

McCarthy that plays for Leinster will win his 6th cap for Ireland.

Picture | Joe McCarthy

Round 1 attacking stats

9 Carries

29 Meters gained

Carries comitted 2+ tacklers = 9

Round 1 defence stats

9 Tackles

2 Dominant tackles

6 Defensive rucks