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Andy Farrell’s training squad to be announced on Tuesday and to begin World Cup preparations in three weeks

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will name his training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup on Tuesday afternoon. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will name his training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup on Tuesday afternoon. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Gerry Thornley
Mon May 29 2023 - 20:30 • 5 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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