Aoife Wafer ruled out for Ireland's game against Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday due to injury sustained in training. This follows Ireland's recent loss to the USA, where they led 31-12 before conceding four successive tries. Head coach Scott Bemand has made six changes to the lineup, including giving the first Ireland start to Eilís Cahill. Uncapped hooker Beth Buttimer has also been included in the matchday 23. The game will take place in Galway.
- •Wafer out due to a minor injury from training.
- •Ireland lost their last match against USA 40-36.
- •Bemand makes six changes to the team.
- •Eilís Cahill earns her first Ireland start.
- •Beth Buttimer included for potential Test debut.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
"Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
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