Ireland 'A' squad named for England clash

Ireland ‘A’ head coach Mike Prendergast has announced a 29-player squad for the upcoming match against England ‘A’ at Ashton Gate, with Leinster’s Max Deegan as captain. The squad includes six players with Test caps and twelve who participated in the Emerging Ireland Tour to South Africa last September. Prendergast expressed excitement about the opportunity for players to impress both national and provincial coaches, highlighting the need for the team to quickly gel. In a related update, the main Ireland squad is preparing for their Six Nations clash against Wales, with several players facing fitness challenges, including Caelan Doris and Ronan Kelleher. New additions to the Ireland squad include players from Ulster and Munster, while injuries keep Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu out of the match. The team for the Wales game will be announced on Thursday morning.