US EditionIreland Make 10 Changes for Canada Clash in Belfast
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, AUG 7 – Ireland has made 10 changes to its 23-player squad for a final Rugby World Cup warm-up against Canada, aiming to build depth and test new players, coach Scott Bemand said.
- Head Coach Scott Bemand named Ireland’s matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup warm-up against Canada on Saturday August 9th at 12pm in Affidea Stadium in Belfast.
- Amid squad selection pressure, this match becomes pivotal as Ireland's final warm-up before naming their 32-player Rugby World Cup squad early next week.
- Overhauling the lineup, Bemand introduces 10 new starters, including debutant Ellena Perry, who earned 11 England caps, off the bench.
- In the leadership group, Neve Jones shares captaincy duties with Sam Monaghan, who starts on the bench, and Niamh O’Dowd and Linda Djougang join Jones in the front row.
- Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match against Ireland, which faces a Canada team ranked second in the world.
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