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# depth chart

This year
2023
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Sexton hopes to return before end of season as Leinster assess 10 options
The province’s captain was injured as Ireland claimed the Grand Slam last weekend.
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Aussie-qualified Frawley looks to pick up where he left off with Ireland
There has been a rather remarkable turn of events in Ireland’s out-half pecking order.
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Liverpool recall defender Rhys Williams from loan spell at Blackpool
Defender returns to Anfield to cover potential transfer activity.
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Which players have played the most for Ireland under Andy Farrell?
The Ireland boss has handed out 30 debuts since his tenure began in 2020.
Last year
2022
# suftum
The Ulster depth chart: Under-the-radar signings and Stockdale's return
Youngsters like Nathan Doak will be pushing for first-choice status this season.
# Squad
The Connacht depth chart: Back three boost and arrivals from Leinster
The western province had hoped to sign a new tighthead prop ahead of this season.
# Bouncing Back
The Leinster depth chart: Jenkins adds size and is Frawley a 10?
Charlie Ngatai has come in to provide another experienced option in midfield.
# Options
The Munster depth chart: Fekitoa's impact and Snyman's second return
Graham Rowntree has interesting options in the halfback positions.
All time
# Squad
The Ulster depth chart: A World Cup winner and the thrilling back three
Dan McFarland’s men are aiming to be in trophy contention this season.
# pipeline
The Leinster depth chart: Three Test tightheads and another back row battle
Leo Cullen’s squad features plenty of midfield options and some exciting young talent.
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The Connacht depth chart: A new Tongan lock and dealing with Buckley injury
Andy Friend has a 43-man senior squad coming into the new season.
# Options
The Munster depth chart: Zebo's return and the promising young guns
Johann van Graan has seen five senior forwards depart during the summer.
# Options
Beirne, Henderson and Conan looking to force way into Lions Test spots
The second row and back row combination will be pivotal for Warren Gatland’s side.
# Options
Tadhg Furlong set to be a key man in the Lions front row again
Warren Gatland will have some big calls to make at loosehead prop and hooker.
# Options
Connacht happy with depth for next season but Buckley injury a concern
Mack Hansen and Leva Fifita will join the province this summer.
# opportunity knocks
Tigers the focus for Connacht as they prepare to rotate in Pro14
Andy Friend and Denis Buckley have their eye on European silverware.
# The42 Rugby Weekly
'The problem is the backlog... Some of these lads should be moved on loan'
Bernard Jackman put forward his theory on Ireland’s succession planning at out-half.
# New Squad
The Ireland depth chart: Big names back and two exciting prospects
Andy Farrell has a few players short of game time in his 36-man squad for the Six Nations.
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Scannell rates this Munster squad the best he has played in
Munster centre excited by talent coming through as the province heads to Glasgow tonight seeking a sixth straight win this season.
# Sidelined
Furlong's injury frustration continues as Leinster's tighthead stocks run low
The Wexford man last played in February, while Ciaran Parker has now been ruled out.
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Gibson-Park gets starting chance as Farrell welcomes competition for Murray
The Ireland boss is also set to give Billy Burns a debut off the bench against Wales.
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The alternative XV Andy Farrell could pick for Ireland
If Ireland were hit with an injury or Covid crisis this autumn would they be able to cope? The answer is a resounding yes.
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Munster back promising academy locks after 'devastating' RG Snyman injury
Stephen Larkham says the province won’t look for a short-term signing with Jean Kleyn also sidelined.
# beefed up
The Munster depth chart: Big-name signings and fascinating selection battles
Johann van Graan’s 43-man senior squad looks well set to push on this season.
# Building
The Ulster depth chart: Madigan and Mathewson add experience
Dan McFarland has some exciting young players in his squad.
# STrength
The Leinster depth chart: How do you pick from those back row options?
Leo Cullen’s men will be looking to pick up where they left off when rugby resumes.
# Options
The Connacht depth chart: Andy Friend's 43-man senior squad
The western province have several new faces in their squad ahead of next month’s restart.
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Who starts alongside Sexton? - Ireland's halfbacks for the Six Nations
Conor Murray is under pressure from John Cooney and Luke McGrath at scrum-half.
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POM under pressure and three fresh faces - Ireland's back row for the Six Nations
Head coach Andy Farrell’s selections in this area against Scotland will be telling.
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James Ryan plus one - Toner returns to compete in Ireland's lock stocks
Iain Henderson and Ultan Dillane are the other two second rows in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad.
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A new hooker and props applying pressure - Ireland's front row for the Six Nations
Who would you like to see Andy Farrell pick in jerseys number one to three in a week’s time?
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Connacht's Marmion sets out to ensure he's not Ireland's forgotten man at 9
The scrum-half returns to the Connacht team for the first time since November against Montpellier today.
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Step up, Ross Byrne? Carbery's cruel blow has ramifications for Munster and Ireland
The 24-year-old Athy man has had a torrid time with injuries in the past year.
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Have Ireland built better depth? Comparing the 2019 RWC squad to 2015
We’ve broken down Joe Schmidt’s squad position-by-position.
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Retiring Cave captains Ulster against Leinster as both provinces hold stars back for big games ahead
Ulster have a Pro14 quarter-final against Connacht to come next weekend, while Leinster are resting up for Saracens.
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Six Nations and RWC loom large as Schmidt sees flexibility and confidence built in November
Ross Byrne has complicated the tussle for the back-up 10 slot and that suits the head coach just fine.
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Growth of scrum-half depth in Murray's absence a major positive for Ireland
Kieran Marmion got two big starts this month, while Luke McGrath and John Cooney have had exposure too.
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Grand Slam-winner Leavy in Leinster line-up to face Kings
Dave Kearney has recovered from injury to take a starting berth, while Scott Fardy captains the tourists in South Africa.
# Options
Scannell and Herring impress as Ireland's depth continues to grow
Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff are pleased that they now have options across the pitch.
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'Is he first-choice for Bordeaux?' Madigan call not on the agenda for Ireland
While Ireland began their Six Nations training last week, the former Leinster man was preparing for a replacement role in the Top 14.