McCloskey Out as Van Der Flier, Ringrose Return

Rugby-Ireland lose McCloskey but two back from injury

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of Ireland's final November international against South Africa, but Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier have both returned to full training and will be available for Saturday's test.

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Stuart McCloskey will miss Ireland's match against South Africa due to a groin injury, while Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier return from injuries. Thomas Clarkson cleared concussion protocols and will train. Coach Andy Farrell to announce the squad for the upcoming test match.

McCloskey out as Van der Flier, Ringrose return

Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out Ireland's final November international against South Africa on Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a groin injury.

Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose available for November finale against the Springboks

Stuart McCloskey ruled out due to groin injury

Van der Flier and Ringrose passed fit for South Africa clash

In further good news, prop Thomas Clarkson has passed all HIA protocols. However, centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of the Springboks game.

Ireland latest: Centre ruled out with ‘recurrence’ but trio receive ‘return to full training’ go-ahead for Springboks showdown

Ireland have confirmed that Stuart McCloskey will miss Saturday’s series-defining match with South Africa in Dublin, but the update was much better regarding three other players.