Crowley to start as Ireland name squad for warmup clash with Italy

Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy. The in-form 23-year-old is preferred to Ross Byrne and the uncapped Ciaran Frawley in the absence of suspended captain Johnny Sexton.

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Andy Farrell names World Cup training squad

Andy Farrell has named a 42-man squad for Ireland’s pre-Rugby World Cup training camp. There are four uncapped players on the panel in Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne, Tom Stewart and Calvin Nash, all of whom have previously been part of the squad.

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Ireland to face South Africa and Scotland at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland will face defending champions South Africa and near neighbours Scotland in the group stages of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Hosts France have been paired with three-time world champions New Zealand while England will face Argentina.

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