Head Coach Andy Farrell has officially announced a 35-player Ireland Autumn squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series at the Aviva Stadium, and there’s plenty to get excited about!
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Caelan Doris Takes the Helm
Captain Fantastic Returns
Caelan Doris is back in the captain’s armband, leading Ireland once again after his impressive stint in the Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy last February and the thrilling Second Test win over South Africa in July. Doris will be hoping to steer his team to more success as they gear up for a four-game series.
Fresh Faces in the Line-Up
Uncapped Talent Ready to Shine
Farrell’s squad includes two uncapped stars—Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast. Both players impressed during Emerging Ireland’s tour of Bloemfontein and were part of the Summer Tour squad to South Africa. November could be the breakthrough moment for these exciting young talents!
Training Panellists Get a Taste of the Big Time
Five More Young Guns in the Mix
In addition to the main squad, five uncapped players—Thomas Clarkson, Alex Kendellen, Shayne Bolton, Jack Boyle, and Gus McCarthy—have been named as training panellists. Farrell is looking to give these rising stars valuable experience in the national team environment.
Peter O’Mahony Eyes Comeback
Munster Veteran Back in the Frame
Peter O’Mahony is part of the extended squad as he continues his recovery with Munster. With rehabilitation on track, O’Mahony will be aiming to return to full action in the weeks to come.
Squad Prepares for Portugal Camp
Warm-Weather Training Before Facing the All Blacks
The Ireland squad will assemble at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Monday before jetting off to a warm-weather camp in Portugal. The focus? Their blockbuster opening game of the series against New Zealand on Friday, 8 November (KO 8.10pm). Ireland will then face Argentina, Fiji, and Australia in a thrilling run of fixtures.
Fixture Frenzy at Aviva
Mark Your Calendars
- Ireland vs New Zealand – Friday, 8 November (KO 8.10pm)
- Ireland vs Argentina – Friday, 15 November (KO 8.10pm)
- Ireland vs Fiji – Saturday, 23 November (KO 3.10pm)
- Ireland vs Australia (150th Anniversary Test) – Saturday, 30 November (KO 3.10pm)
Ireland Autumn Squad
Player/Club/Province/Caps
Forwards (19):
Ryan Baird (Dublin University/Leinster)(22)
Finlay Bealham (Buccaneers/Connacht)(42)
Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(52)
Caelan Doris (St Mary’s College/Leinster)(43)(captain)
Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)(78)
Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster)(131)
Dave Heffernan (Buccaneers/Connacht)(7)
Iain Henderson (Academy/Ulster)(81)
Rob Herring (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(40)
Cormac Izuchukwu (Ballynahinch/Ulster)*
Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(33)
Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(12)
Peter O’Mahony (Cork Constitution/Munster)(107)
Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(13)
Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster)(66)
Cian Prendergast (UCD/Connacht)(3)
James Ryan (UCD/Leinster)(64)
Nick Timoney (Banbridge/Ulster)(3)
Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(64)
Backs (16):
Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht)(57)
Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)(15)
Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution/Munster)(16)
Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(6)
Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster)(35)
Mack Hansen (Corinthians/Connacht)(21)
Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster)(74)
Hugo Keenan (UCD/Leinster)(39)
James Lowe (Leinster)(33)
Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(18)
Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster)(118)
Calvin Nash (Young Munster/Munster)(8)
Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(2)
Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)*
Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)(60)
Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster)(37)
Training Panellists (5):
Thomas Clarkson (Dublin University/Leinster)*
Alex Kendellen (UCC/Munster)*
Shayne Bolton (Connacht)*
Jack Boyle (UCD/Leinster)*
Gus McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)*
* denotes uncapped player
Autumn Nations Series 2024 Fixtures:
- Friday, November 8: Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm
- Friday, November 15: Ireland v Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm
- Saturday, November 23: Ireland v Fiji, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm
- Saturday, November 30: Ireland v Australia, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm.
