Overview
- Pressed into loosehead by an injury crisis that included Jeremy Loughman, O'Toole moved across from tighthead during the Six Nations.
- After bench roles against Italy and England, he started the final two wins and anchored a dominant effort in the 43-21 victory over Scotland.
- Against Scotland he won an early scrum penalty on Zander Fagerson, Ireland secured all six of their own scrums, and he made 20 tackles in 65 minutes.
- O'Toole credited one-on-one guidance and motivation from Farrell, while the head coach lauded the rarity and execution of his positional switch.
- Reporters note he is expected to return to tighthead for Ulster, with his form seen as strengthening his case for selection on the summer tour to Australia and New Zealand.