Hannah Tyrrell recalled by Ireland Women for England game
Wednesday 25 February 2015 11:35, UK
Ireland Women coach Tom Tierney has made one change to his team to play England at Ashbourne RFC in Meath in the third round of the Women's Six Nations on Friday.
Tierney, whose side lost 10-5 to France in their last outing a fortnight ago, has recalled wing Hannah Tyrrell after she completed her return to play protocols.
The game is a crucial one for both sides who have two points from two games – England, like Ireland, having beaten Italy after losing to Wales in their opening match.
Tierney said: "England are a formidable opposition, they are the world champions and we are under no illusions about the strength of this side. Training has gone well and look forward to playing back in front of a home side.
"It was a disappointing loss against France, but there were some positives to take out of it. We have dusted ourselves off and are ready for the next challenge”
Team: 15-Niamh Briggs (capt), 14-Hannah Tyrrell, 13-Jenny Murphy, 12-Katie Fitzhenry, 11-Alison Miller, 10-Nora Stapleton, 9-Larissa Muldoon, 1-Ruth O'Reilly, 2-Gillian Bourke, 3-Ailis Egan, 4-Sophie Spence, 5-Marie Louise Reilly, 6-Paula Fitzpatrick, 7-Claire Molloy, 8-Heather O'Brien.
Replacements: 16-Sarah Mimnagh, 17-Fiona Hayes, 18-Fiona O'Brien, 19-Orla Fitzsimons, 20-Katie Norris, 21- Tania, 22-Jackie Shiels, 23-Sene Naoupu.
