O'Mahony named Ireland captain for Six Nations

Peter O'Mahony has been named Ireland captain for this year's Six Nations title defence following the retirement of Johnny Sexton.

With Sexton retired, Farrell has named Jack Crowley, Harry Byrne and Ciaran Frawley as his three fly-halves.

He has also included uncapped trio Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern and Sam Prendergast as training panellists.

Sexton's retirement paves the way for a new era for Ireland with Crowley, Byrne and Frawley possessing just 12 caps between them.

There is no place for Leinster's Ross Byrne - Harry's older brother - following his arm surgery.

There are six Ulster players in the squad, including a recall for Jacob Stockdale after missing out on World Cup selection.

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey and Tom O'Toole retain their places while hooker Tom Stewart is named following Rob Herring's elbow injury.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney also earns a recall, as do Jordan Larmour, Calvin Nash and Cian Healy, who missed the World Cup because of injury.

More to follow.