Ireland coach Andy Farrell opted for Sam Prendergast as his playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney in a starting XV dominated by Leinster players.

The Wallabies begin their Test season against world No.3 Ireland on Saturday, and they’re set to do it with a halves pairing who’ve never played together.

Sam Prendergast’s strong finish to the season has been rewarded with a starting spot in Sydney clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell opted for Sam Prendergast as his playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney in a starting XV dominated by Leinster…

Ireland coach Andy Farrell rewarded Sam Prendergast for his stellar club form by picking him as playmaker for their Nations Championship opener against Australia in a starting XV…

Prendergast returns at No 10 after being dropped during the Six Nations