"Jacob Stockdale will start on the wing for Ireland in a Six Nations game for the first time since March 2021 after getting the nod ahead of James Lowe in a new-look back-three for their tournament opener in France on Thursday night."
"There is an unfamiliar look to Andy Farrell's team, with Tadhg Furlong missing out through injury which means Thomas Clarkson starts at tighthead prop with Jeremy Loughman getting the nod in the problematic loosehead prop position."
Jacob Stockdale returns to the starting wing for Ireland in a Six Nations match, his first start on the wing since March 2021. He was selected ahead of James Lowe in a reshaped back-three for the tournament opener in France on Thursday night. Andy Farrell named an unfamiliar-looking side after Tadhg Furlong was ruled out through injury. Thomas Clarkson begins at tighthead prop, and Jeremy Loughman was chosen at loosehead prop. The loosehead position is described as problematic, prompting this front-row reconfiguration for the opening game.
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