Exciting times!
Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations Championship games next month.
Ireland begin their campaign against Argentina on November 6 (kick-off: 8.10pm), before facing Fiji on November 14 (kick-off: 8.10pm), and South Africa on November 21 (kick-off: 4.40pm).
Dan Sheehan captains the squad, while there are two uncapped players named: Ulster’s James McNabney makes the cut after an injury to Jack Conan has ruled him out, and Ulster’s new signing, Jamie Benson is included as the third out-half.
Connacht prop duo, Billy Bohan and Sam Illo – who made their debuts against Japan this summer – have also made been named, with the likes of Jeremy Loughman, Alex Usanov, Kieran Brookes, Finlay Bealham and Jack Aungier missing out.
Ireland Nations Championship squad