Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out

Crowley gets his chance after coach Andy Farrell praised his performance, when he came on for Prendergast last Saturday, and inspired a turnaround, steering the Irish to a 20-13 win over Italy. Farrell had laid into "keyboard warriors" over their comments attacking Prendergast, but after two bruising experiences in the 36-14 hammering by France and the Italy game, the Englishman has given him a break. Prendergast, 23, misses out on a bench spot as Farrell preferred to call up Ciaran Frawley, who...