I will try and select the squad I feel will be best placed to serve Ireland best in the upcoming 6 Nations that will commence on Thursday 5th of February when Ireland go to Paris to play in the Stade De France.
Between here and now both injury and suspensions may play a role in who I select here making an impact on the 2026 campaign that begins in just over 1 months’ time. I will select an expanded squad of 41 players given that Ireland A will also take on England A in the same week as the French game.
Forwards –
Andrew Porter, Michael Milne, Jack Boyle – Loosehead
Dan Sheehan, Ronan Kelleher, Gus Mc Carthy – Hooker
Tadgh Furlong, Thomas Clarkson, Sam Wilson, Tom O Toole – Tight Head
Tadgh Beirne, Tom Ahern, Cormac Izuchukwu, Charlie Irvine, Darragh Murray, James Ryan – Lock
Jack Conan, Brian Gleeson, John Hodnett, Josh Van Der Flier, Josh Murphy, Cian Prendergast – Back Row/Number 8 22
Backs –
Craig Casey, Jamison Gibson Park, Ben Murphy, Neil Doak- Scrum Halves
Jack Crowley, Sam Predergast, Harry Byrne, Jack Murphy – Fly Half
Jude Postlethwaite, Dan Kelly, Hugh Gavin, Bundee Aki, Tom Farrell- Centre
Calvin Nash, Shane Daly, Finn Tracey, James Lowe, Tommy O Brien- Wing
Mike Haley, Jacob Stockdale, Mike Lowry – Full Back 21
Here is my attempt at picking a 41 man squad for the 6 Nations, of course as I mention injury or suspension could have an impact on this particular selection.
Ireland have issues at full back in particular. Interesting times ahead with another round of interpro games this weekend then followed by 2 weeks in Europe. It is all to play for every player hoping to wear green for the upcoming 6 Nations.