Ireland names Nations Championship squad, key players miss out
Ireland’s squad for November’s Nations Championship is set, with injured captain Caelan Doris and others absent, while uncapped Jamie Benson and James McNabney receive first call‑ups.
Key facts
- Captain Caelan Doris, fly‑half Jack Crowley and No.8 Jack Conan are ruled out through injury.
- Jamison Gibson‑Park is included despite a recent groin problem.
- Jamie Benson and James McNabney are the first uncapped players named.
- Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird, Mack Hansen and Tommy O’Brien return after missing summer matches.
- Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland in Doris’s absence.
According to BBC Sport, Ireland’s rugby squad for the November Nations Championship has been announced by head coach Andy Farrell.
The squad is missing captain Caelan Doris, fly‑half Jack Crowley and No.8 Jack Conan, all ruled out through injury, according to Sky Sports.
Jamison Gibson‑Park is included despite a recent groin problem, according to Sky Sports.
Jamie Benson and James McNabney are the first uncapped players to receive call‑ups, according to Sky Sports.
Benson, who can play fly‑half or centre, joined Ulster from Harlequins in the summer, according to BBC Sport.
McNabney, a back‑rower, returned to action after an ACL injury, according to BBC Sport.
Andrew Porter, Ryan Baird, Mack Hansen and Tommy O’Brien are returning to the squad after missing the summer’s matches, according to BBC Sport.
Ireland will face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on 6 November, Fiji in Dublin on 14 November and South Africa in London on 21 November, according to BBC Sport.
The team has already won the Triple Crown but missed the Six Nations title to France, according to BBC Sport.
Context
The Nations Championship is a series of international rugby tests in November. Ireland’s squad selection reflects the need to balance injury absences with new talent, according to Sky Sports.
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