Sam Prendergast spent much of the week alongside Johnny Sexton, the man who he has replaced in the out-half jersey.

Meet Sam Prendergast, Ireland Rugby's new whizz kid, who will make his Six Nations debut on Saturday against England.

Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast wasn't one bit surprised that he came in for extra attention during yesterday's victory over England.

Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has explained the decision to start Sam Prendergast at fly-half against England. The debate around the Irish 10 jersey has dominated the build-up to Ireland’s campaign as they chase a hat-trick of titles with Prendergast battling Jack Crowley for the starting role.

Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.

IRELAND have dismissed any injury concern over Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast ahead of their clash against England. The number ten carried heavy strapping on his left leg on Monday afternoon at

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says Sam Prendergast "is the right man" to start at fly-half against England in the Six Nations.

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has handed Sam Prendergast his Six Nations debut from the start in Saturday evening's (4.45pm) opener against England at the Aviva Stadium.

SAM PRENDERGAST HAS been selected to start at out-half for Ireland in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium [KO 4.45pm, Virgin Media One]. The 21-year-old will make his Six Nations debut in the Dublin clash,