Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf 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.

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations - The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their

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 boss Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to be long-term rivals for the team’s number 10

Sam Prendergast remains favourite to be chosen as the starting outhalf when Simon Easterby unveils the Ireland team at noon on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s opening Six Nations match against England at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 4.45pm).

Sam Prendergast will make his first Six Nations start for Ireland against England. Coached by Simon Easterby, he replaces Jack Crowley, who led Ireland to a title last year. With injuries affecting the squad,

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby retains Sam Prendergast at fly-half for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

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

Sam Prendergast will start in his first Six Nations match as flyhalf for Ireland against England. The 21-year-old has been impressive since debuting for Ireland, leading to his selection over Jack Crowley.