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Ireland Debuts for O'Brien and Murray Against Georgia
- Ireland named their rugby squad for the July 3, 2025 Test against Georgia in Tbilisi, featuring two new starters and four uncapped players on the bench.
- Interim coach Paul O'Connell assembled the team amid the absence of 16 Lions players, aiming to blend fresh talent with experience.
- Craig Casey will captain Ireland for the first time, with wing Tommy O'Brien and second-row Darragh Murray making their debuts; four others may debut from the bench.
- O'Connell expressed optimism about Saturday's match, highlighting it as a valuable chance for the team and commending the squad's dedication in preparation for the upcoming two-Test series.
- This match begins a two-Test summer tour with Ireland traveling to Lisbon the following week to face Portugal, signaling continued integration of new and experienced players.
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Ireland's interim coach, Paul O’Connell, has announced the lineup for the team set to face Georgia in Tbilisi. With notable debuts from Wing Tommy O’Brien and lock Darragh Murray, the roster features 16 players currently unavailable due to British and Irish Lions commitments in Australia.
Rugby-Depleted Ireland name much-changed side for Georgia test
(Reuters) -Wing Tommy O'Brien and lock Darragh Murray will make their debuts for Ireland after interim coach Paul O'Connell named his side to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, a selection without 16 players on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia.
Depleted Ireland name much-changed side for Georgia test
Wing Tommy O’Brien and lock Darragh Murray will make their debuts for Ireland after interim coach Paul O’Connell named his side to face Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday, a selection without 16 players on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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