Ireland 'banged up' after Boks battle, says Farrell
Andy Farrell revealed he is counting the cost of Ireland's bruising victory over world champions South Africa after omitting a host of big names from his squad for Saturday's clash with Fiji.
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Jeremy Loughman to make Ireland debut as Andy Farrell rings changes for Fiji
Jeremy Loughman will make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to his starting line-up.
Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV
Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS.
Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
Uncapped Calvin Nash named in Ireland squad while injured Henderson and Lowe miss out
Munster's Calvin Nash is among six uncapped players named in the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations series.
URC team news: Carbery back at 10 for Munster, six changes for Ulster
Joey Carbery will make his first out-half start of the season in tomorrow night's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Bulls at Thomond Park.
Conor Phillips to make Munster debut against Zebre as Tadhg Beirne starts
Conor Phillips will make his Munster debut against Zebre Parma on Saturday as Graham Rowntree makes four changes to the side that lost to the Dragons.