Ireland hit by injuries for Bok clash
Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.
Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.
Ahead of Friday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final between Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls, rewind back to some of the best tries scored by the backline players on show.
Ireland wing James Lowe scored two tries as Leinster knocked title-holders Toulouse out of this season’s European Champions Cup with a commanding semi-final win in Dublin on Saturday.
James Lowe is back on the wing for Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations skirmish against Italy and the Kiwi flyer is expecting big things from teammate Mack Hansen.
Ireland, Scotland and Italy have all been forced to alter their squads ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures due to injuries.
Will Jordan has included two senior Springboks among the five toughest opponents he faced while playing for the All Blacks this year.
Former Chiefs finisher James Lowe will line up for Ireland against some of his best friends after the All Blacks perform the haka at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.