Injury for Earls sees Stockdale come into team v Samoa
Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Bayonne, with Jacob Stockdale coming in to the side.
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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.
Keith Earls - a special talent and a better person
Ireland are now deep into their World Cup preparations after arriving in France to take on Samoa in Bayonne next weekend.
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
Keith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England.
Keith Earls not content with 100 caps as he targets Rugby World Cup place
Having marked his 100th Irish cap in style with a try in Saturday's 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium, Keith Earls is hoping he's done enough to book his place in Andy Farrell's World Cup squad.
Updated Ireland boss Andy Farrell has 'fingers crossed' for injured hooker Dan Sheehan
Ireland will have their "fingers crossed" over the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who injured his foot in the 29-10 victory over England.
'A special person' - Earls set to join the Irish elite with 100th cap
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