Overview
- Referee Pierre Brousset showed Beirne a yellow against New Zealand that was upgraded to a 20-minute red by foul play review officer Dan Jones after an off-field review.
- Assistant coach Johnny Sexton confirmed the disciplinary hearing is scheduled for this evening.
- Ireland hope Beirne will be available to face Japan in Dublin, though the decision remains pending.
- Sexton signaled several changes to the starting XV for Eddie Jones' Japan, blending retention, demotions for underperformance, and opportunities for others.
- The camp described itself as disappointed after the 26-13 loss to New Zealand and is using the Autumn Tests to learn and expand a pool of roughly 40 players for the 2027 World Cup.