Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says that none of his squad’s injured players have been ruled out of next week’s Autumn Nations Series opener against world champions South Africa. The Irish Rugby Football Union said “they will be managed over the coming days” following recent illness issues experienced by the Ulster squad while in South Africa for United Rugby Championship games. 📋 The Ireland squad assembled at their Carton House base last night to begin preparations for the upcoming @bankofireland Nations Series. Full Squad Update ⬇️#TeamOfUs | #IrishRugby — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 25, 2022“Some players don’t need that much game time. “Certainly, nobody is ruled out at this stage.”Ireland have beaten South Africa six times in the countries’ last 10 meetings but Farrell is braced for the challenge that awaits.

Source: The Herald October 26, 2022 03:38 UTC