About this episode

The hosts discuss the Ireland rugby team changes ahead of their match against Japan, including new players and depth concerns.

Will, Luke and Cian convene once again to discuss the Ireland team that will face Japan on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made nine changes, with Ciaran Frawley handed the ten jersey and four uncapped players - Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Bryn Ward - all in the 23. The lads also discuss the lack of depth at outside centre, with veteran Robbie Henshaw given the 13 jersey this Saturday in place of Garry Ringrose. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Will, Luke, Cian

Topics covered

• Ireland rugby team
• Japan match preview
• player changes
• uncapped players
• depth concerns
• rugby analysis

Keywords

• Ireland rugby
• Japan match
• Ciaran Frawley
• uncapped players
• Robbie Henshaw
• Andy Farrell

Sponsors

Energia

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