Simon Easterby reveals Joe McCarthy's absence from Six Nations opener down to 'nasty blow' to the head
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from Independent1 month ago
Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby announced that Joe McCarthy will not participate in the upcoming Six Nations match against England due to a significant head injury incurred in training. McCarthy had been a critical player for the team last year, starting all 11 matches. His absence has led to strategic changes in the lineup, including Ryan Baird's promotion to the back-row and Tadhg Beirne's move to join James Ryan in the second-row, impacting the team's composition ahead of the opening match.
'Joe McCarthy suffered a nasty blow to the head in training, which has ruled him out of Saturday's Six Nations opener against England,' revealed Easterby.
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With McCarthy unavailable, Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby has opted for Ryan Baird in the back-row, shifting Tadhg Beirne to the second-row alongside James Ryan.
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