Ireland names three uncapped players for Nations Championship squad
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell announced a 36-man squad for the Nations Championship matches in July, featuring three uncapped players: Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Sean Jansen. These Connacht forwards are included following successful recent performances by their team, which qualified for the end-of-season play-offs. Bohan, a 20-year-old prop, made his senior debut last season, Illo earned recognition for his contributions, and Jansen emerged as a leading try-scorer in the previous URC. The squad will travel to Sydney on Monday ahead of their opening match against Australia on July 4.
- •Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Sean Jansen are included in the squad.
- •Ireland will face Australia, Japan, and New Zealand in July.
- •Connacht's strong finish to the season led to their selection.
- •Bohan is a 20-year-old prop making his senior squad debut.
- •Sean Jansen was a top try-scorer in the recent URC season.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
- 7:19 AMBBC Sport — Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
"BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
"BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:19 AMWho are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 7:19 AMWho are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?
BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.
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