Sam Prendergast returns as Ireland faces Australia in Nations Championship
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Sam Prendergast is set to start for Ireland against Australia on Saturday in Sydney during the Nations Championship opener. Prendergast's inclusion comes after solid performances with Leinster, which led him to regain a spot due to Jack Crowley's injury. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has adjusted the lineup, placing Jamie Osborne on the left wing following Tommy O'Brien's injury and James Lowe's departure from the team. Tadhg Beirne will be available from the bench, allowing Cian Prendergast to seize another opportunity in the back row.
- •Ireland plays Australia in Sydney on July 2.
- •Sam Prendergast and Jamie Osborne feature in the starting lineup.
- •Tom O'Brien is sidelined, and James Lowe has left Irish rugby.
- •Tadhg Beirne is on the bench; Cian Prendergast starts in the back row.
- 7:15 AMBBC Sport — Prendergast starts as Osborne makes wing switch for Ireland
"Sam Prendergast's strong end to the season with Leinster earns him a recall to the Ireland starting team for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
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