Irish RWC Squad Depth Chart- Out Half

With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching and Joe Schmidt’s squad announcement imminent, each day we will look at a different part of the squad to try and decipher who will make the final 31-man squad for the tournament in Japan.

Schmidt is likely to opt for a split in favour of forwards with 17/14 a possible outcome.

With that in mind, Schmidt may opt for a split of 2 Scrum-halves, 3 Out-halves and 8 between the Back five positions.

Today we will look at Out-Halves in the sixth part of the series.

2019 RWC Potential Irish Props.

2019 RWC Potential Irish Hookers.

2019 RWC Potential Irish Locks.

2019 RWC Potential Irish Back Rows

2019 RWC Potential Irish Scrum-Halves

On the Plane

As reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, no one is more assured of their place in the squad than Johnny Sexton.

Munster’s Joey Carbery has shown to be more than able backup, but his injury has proved worrying. However, he will still travel and may be an outlet at 12 also.

Likely to Travel

Jack Carty and Ross Byrne are fighting it out for that third spot on the plane. Both offer very differing styles with Carty more creative while Byrne is supreme in game management. With Ireland’s attacking play lethargical at times througout the year, Carty may well get the nod.

Missing Out

As such Ross Byrne looks like missing out despite his excellent form for Leinster this season. The English game certainly wont help his chances.

Potential 2019 Irish RWC Out-Halves

Joey Carbery (19 Caps)

Jack Carty (5)

Johnny Sexton (83)