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Ireland to Face Wales Without Captain Caelan Doris and Two Key Players

Injuries to Doris, Kelleher, and Furlong force Ireland to reshuffle leadership and lineup for Six Nations match in Cardiff.

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Quarter Final - Ireland v New Zealand - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 14, 2023 Ireland's Ronan Kelleher in action REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v Ireland - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 9, 2025 Ireland's Caelan Doris celebrates with a trophy after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
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Overview

  • Captain Caelan Doris will miss his first Ireland game since 2021 due to a knee injury, ending a streak of 42 consecutive Test appearances.
  • Hooker Rónan Kelleher is sidelined with a neck issue, while prop Tadhg Furlong remains unavailable as he recovers from a calf injury.
  • Assistant coach Andrew Goodman confirmed that all three players are making progress and could return for Ireland's crucial match against France on March 8.
  • Jack Conan is the leading candidate to replace Doris at No. 8 and is also in contention to captain the team, alongside other experienced leaders like Peter O’Mahony and James Ryan.
  • Ireland, currently leading the Six Nations standings with two wins, will face a struggling Wales team under new interim coach Matt Sherratt, following Warren Gatland's departure.