McMahon returns to captain Ireland against Italy

Italy v. Ireland Women’s Six Nations

Date: Sunday, March 30th, 2019 Kick-off: 00 BST

As a result of coach Scott Bemand’s three changes for the Parma game, Edel McMahon will lead Ireland out against Italy on Sunday.

McMahon was named blindside flanker in place of Brittany Hogan in the opener against France last weekend, starting with the score of 27-15.

In the second row, Dorothy Wall replaces Aoibheann Reilly with Fiona Tuite, who takes over from Aoibheann Reilly.

Before the game at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Bemand claims his team is “in good health.”

Ireland almost caused a stir in Belfast, but in the end France won despite Gabrielle Vernier receiving a red card in the 20th minute.

Italy lost to England last Sunday to start their campaign 38-5.

Ireland: McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt), O’Brien, Reilly, O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang, Campbell, Tuite, McMahon, King, Wafer, and Campbell.