Wafer misses Ireland's upcoming WXV matches in South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month due to a minor training injury. The two-time Women's Six Nations player missed Ireland's recent victories over Japan. Ireland's matches against the Springbok Women are scheduled for October 24 and 31 in Cape Town. Despite Wafer's absence, Ruth Campbell returns to the squad following an ankle injury. The squad also features several players with recent caps, guided by captain Erin King.
- •Wafer ruled out due to a training injury
- •Ireland faces South Africa on October 24 and 31
- •Ruth Campbell returns from an ankle injury
- •Ireland recently defeated Japan in back-to-back matches
- •The squad includes several recently capped players
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Wafer ruled out of Ireland's South Africa Tests
"Influential forward Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month.
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