Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
Captain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad.
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Henderson: Ireland will park squad nerves for Samoa meeting
Iain Henderson believes he and his team-mates will be able to park any performance anxiety against Samoa tomorrow, in what will be Ireland's final game before the Rugby World Cup squad is confirmed.
Ireland names new-look squad for Samoa warm-up game
Ireland have handed a full international debut to hooker Tom Stewart for Saturday’s clash with Samoa as they sweat on the fitness of Dan Sheehan ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Stewart given first Irish start amid injury worries at hooker
DUBLIN : Ireland's Tom Stewart will make his first international start in their final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa on Saturday as the Six Nations champions sweat over the fitness of first choice hookers Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher.
Tom Stewart handed chance to stake Ireland claim against Samoa
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will start his first Test match after being named in the Ireland team to take on Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday (7.45pm).
Iain Henderson: Ireland side gelled really well despite 'unfamiliar relationships'
Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel "really well" as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
'it will be incredibly special ' - Henderson proud to fill in as Ireland captain
Iain Henderson will lead Ireland out as captain for the second time tonight, when Andy Farrell's side host Italy.
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad.