Having trained with Ireland for the first time last month, Connacht centre Tom Farrell has continued his push for a first cap with a superb try for the province against the Cheetahs in their Pro14 clash today.
Farrell has enjoyed a sensational season thus far. The 25-year-old's stats have repeatedly caught the eye as his ferocious ball-carrying ability and rugby intelligence ensure he is a huge figure in Andy Friend's side.
He was also called into Carlton House to assist Irish preparations for their November International against New Zealand last month.
After a breakthrough season in 2017/18, Tom Farrell has been picking up where he left off in the #GuinnessPRO14 👌 pic.twitter.com/Q3ieH6azS9
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 14, 2018
He got the Western side off to the perfect start today as a line-out saw Caolin Blade pass to the centre in the first-receiver channel. Farrell broke the line and left a scrambling defensive line in his wake before touching down.
07: TRY @connachtrugby!
What a sensational score from Tom Farrell ???#GuinnessPRO14 #CHEvCON pic.twitter.com/Y5UzvvyUWZ
— eir Sport (@eirSport) December 1, 2018
Farrell is a graduate of the Leinster academy but moved to London Irish in 2016 due to limited first-team opportunities. Since his return to Connacht, he has struck up a productive midfield relationship with Bundee Aki. He has played for Ireland at underage level, and should he continue his current form a senior cap may not be too far down the line.
