The Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut
On the latest Left Wing Extra, Sinead Kissane is joined by Cian Tracey and Dave Kelly to discuss the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday.
The main news is Joey Carbery keeps his place on the team with Johnny Sexton on the bench and expected to make a second half appearance.
Elsewhere, Ulster’s Michael Lowry will make his international debut and Ryan Baird is handed his first championship start.
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