🚨People were disgusted at what the Irish fans did during the Italian game ..

Ireland took on the Italians today at a sold out Aviva Stadium on the south side of Dublin City centre. At one stage in the game Jack Crowley came on for Sam Predergast and people were not happy with how the Irish supporters reacted ..

Well done to the fans in the Aviva jeering when Prendergast got taken off. Certain sections of Rugby fans just love to hammer our own (especially when from Leinster) rather than encourage a young man who is struggling but is miles ahead of where Sexton & O'Gara were at this age.

— Really Unofficial (@KildareFan2025) February 14, 2026

Here are some of the comments online .. 

He is not ready for such games. Crowley instant impact. And oh wait…scored 2 kicks too!!!!

So when you say “our own” and add “especially when from Leinster”, we all know what you mean. You imply it’s anti Leinster while pointing fingers at others …. The irony is off the charts

Miles ahead of where Sexton supposedly was at 22 yrs old is irrelevant when he’s clearly not better than other 10’s who are available for selection. Right now, no matter how much potential he has, he’s a BOY among Men & not ready (yet) fir top tier International Rugby

He’s paid well to play well and he’s not up to it at this stage but maybe in the future

Casey had an awful game at scrumhalf & did him no favours. Nothing he could do for the yellow card when the Italian lowered the head, but his passing was slow & ponderous all day making it hard for Sam. The difference JGP made by speeding up the pace when he came on was huge