Connors keen to get Autumn Nations Cup going as Ireland take lessons from Paris
The 24-year-old openside flanker is eager to add to his first two Test caps.
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The 24-year-old openside flanker is eager to add to his first two Test caps.
The former Manchester United boss does not expect to return to Italy.
The Ireland boss was pleased with how his side built a lead against Scotland, then kept it.
Head coach Jamie Joseph said the pressure of the opening night got to his players against Russia.
‘We have come a long way as a team and as a squad,’ said Peter O’Mahony.
The wing scored two excellent tries in last weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final.
The Ireland boss has yet to beat the Welsh in a Six Nations game at Principality Stadium.
Leinster know their inter-provincial rivals will be keen to cut them down after European glory.
The threat of Finn Russell, Huw Jones and Stuart Hogg will keep Ireland on their toes.
The Welsh will be desperate for a win in Cardiff after their defeat to Scotland yesterday.
The likes of Luke McGrath, Niyi Adeolokun and Billy Holland could make their debuts.