Six Nations: Ireland name Rory Best captain and announce 35-man squad

• 35-man Six Nations squad includes four newcomers• Munster captain CJ Stander eyeing a back-row berthRory Best will captain Ireland for the Six Nations with uncapped quartet CJ Stander, Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier the 35-man squad’s newcomers.The Ulster captain Best takes Ireland’s captaincy from Paul O’Connell, who retired from Test rugby after the World Cup. Related: Warren Gatland names uncapped Aled Davies in Wales squad for Six Nations Related: Farrell family to feel strain as Ireland move puts England under scrutiny Continue reading...