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IRFU Confirms Ireland 'A' to Play Spain in Leganés on Nov. 8

The IRFU positions the 'A' fixture as a pathway to deepen selection depth.

Overview

  • Connacht coach Cullie Tucker is appointed head coach after serving on Andy Farrell’s summer tour staff.
  • Mossy Lawler will oversee the attack, with Jimmy Duffy leading the forwards and Sean O’Brien in charge of defence.
  • Kickoff is set for 5pm local time (4pm Irish) at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés.
  • The IRFU says the match provides high-level exposure for players on the fringes of full Test selection.
  • The squad and streaming plans will be announced in the coming weeks, as the game aligns with a busy senior schedule featuring New Zealand in Chicago and home tests against Japan, Australia and South Africa.