"Andy Farrell believes some of the online commentary around the Ireland out-half debate has gone too far, and says the level of scrutiny and abuse is affecting the protagonists."
"The Ireland coach defended his decision to promote Sam Prendergast ahead of Jack Crowley in November 2024 when he had not played a senior game for Leinster - a call that has driven endless discussion in the media and online as Ireland's form has faltered."
Andy Farrell criticised online abuse targeting Ireland out-halves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley, warning that commentary has gone too far and that scrutiny and abuse are affecting the players. Farrell defended the decision to promote Prendergast ahead of Jack Crowley in November 2024 despite Prendergast not having played a senior game for Leinster. That selection has provoked extensive media and online debate as Ireland's form has faltered. The controversy centres on selection choices at out-half and the impact of public and social-media criticism on young players navigating international duty and pressure.
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