OTB Rugby RUGBY DAILY: Wales injury blows, should Ireland experiment against the Welsh? And Ben Youngs asks the question how safe is rugby?
Mar 2, 2026
Lewis Moody, former England captain now living with motor neurone disease, reflects on his career and the support he has received. The conversation touches on player welfare, recent Six Nations injury news, squad changes and a damaged trophy in transit. Short, candid reflections and wider questions about safety in rugby drive the discussion.
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Wales Forced Into Uncapped Callups
- Wales have injury disruptions that force uncapped players into the squad and could unsettle their cohesion against Ireland.
- Sam Costelow is out with an ankle injury and 22-year-old Ryan Woodman was added as cover after other injuries removed experienced options.
Ireland Tweak Squad And Consider Rotation
- Ireland called in Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw and Jimmy O'Brien while Harry Byrne was sidelined with concussion.
- Alan Quinlan discussed rotation options, suggesting some rest for starters and possible experimental selections ahead of Wales.
Alan Quinlan's Suggested Ireland XV
- Alan Quinlan outlined a sample Ireland XV with specific changes including Nick Timoney in the back row and resting others for Scotland.
- He said he'd rest Garry Ringrose and Furlong, trial Tommy O'Brien on the wing and consider Keller at hooker.