There are plenty of probables but the domestic fixture list, especially for French sides, will have a massive influence
Andy Farrell’s job in picking a team for 2025 is complicated by doubts over Leinster and players based in France.Andy Farrell’s job in picking a team for 2025 is complicated by doubts over Leinster and players based in France.. There is not limitless scope for leisurely reflection, given Ireland’s Test series in South Africa and with his son Owen about to make an emotional farewell to Saracens.
If Toulouse, say, end up reaching a final against Racing 92 it puts a significant asterisk against the names of Jack Willis, Blair Kinghorn, Owen Farrell, Will Rowlands and Henry Arundell, all tour contenders. Alternatively, Farrell Sr could consider that quintet as high-end replacements, ready to travel should a vacancy materialise.
Let’s see if the Breakdown can help. There would appear to be 23 or 24 probables at this early stage, fitness permitting, with Leinster heavily represented. Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, Ryan Baird, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter, Jamison Gibson-Park, James Lowe and Keenan are all pretty much nailed on and either Garry Ringrose or Robbie Henshaw will probably join them. Add Connacht’s Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham and the Irish contingent is bound to be healthy.
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