Andy Farrell has praised Edwin Edogbo for his character in the aftermath of the racist abuse aimed at the new Ireland international and revealed that his father missed the cap presentation ceremony because he was working as an A&E nurse.

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has condemned the "disgusting" racist abuse aimed at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut against Italy. The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is investigating after Edogbo was targeted on social media after coming on as a replacement in last weekend’s 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory in Dublin.

Ireland take on England this weekend on matchday three of the Six Nations in what is one of the biggest games of the Andy Farrell era. Fresh from a scrappy win over Italy, there is a renewed sense of optimism that Ireland may be on the road back to finding some form after tasting defeat on day one to France in ugly fashion.

Ireland legend Conor Murray thinks Andy Farrell may be trying to protect Sam Prendergast from the Twickenham cauldron after he was dropped from the 23

The Ireland boss said some supporters online need to 'cop on'.

Andy Farrell dismissed the suggestion that relief was his primary emotion following Ireland's nervy Six Nations win over Italy and believes the experience will stand to his side in the long term.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell praised his side for the "unbelievable character" they showed in holding on for a nerve-wracking 20-13 win over Italy in a thrilling Six Nations match at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.