TJ Perenara named in Maori All Blacks squad to face Ireland after New Zealand omission
Omitted New Zealand scrum-half TJ Perenara has been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their two matches against Ireland.
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Ireland to bring five uncapped players on New Zealand rugby tour
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for their three-test tour of New Zealand that will gauge both nations' progress ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
'This is his chance' - Andy Farrell on his uncapped five for New Zealand
There were always likely to be some fresh faces in Andy Farrell's squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Rugby-Ireland to bring five uncapped players on New Zealand tour
(Reuters) - Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for their three-test tour of New Zealand that will gauge both nations' progress ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ireland to bring five uncapped players on New Zealand tour
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named five uncapped players in an extended 40-man squad for their three-test tour of New Zealand that will gauge both nations' progress ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ireland: Andy Farrell says ‘we need to be better than ever before’ against New Zealand
After a season in which the national team came up just short against a brilliant France and in which the flagship province came up short against French and South African opposition, it is worth considering whether Irish rugby has reached a peak too early, as has been known to happen before World Cups.
Andy Farrell: All Blacks are ultimate Test of Ireland’s World Cup credentials
Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s forthcoming tour of New Zealand will provide the “ultimate” test and serve as vital preparation for next year’s World Cup.
'We're our own team' - Farrell not worried about trophyless four provinces
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he's not reading too much into the Irish provinces' disappointing end to the rugby season, ahead of the upcoming tour of New Zealand.