Rugby Union Today: Ireland name squad

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Ireland named their November internationals squad, while we also bring you Loose Pass.

What’s on the site

For this week’s Loose Pass we will mostly be concerning ourselves with seasons, patience (not patients) and the more farcical element of rugby…

A 42 man Ireland squad, including three uncapped players, has been named for the November Tests against Argentina, New Zealand, USA and Italy.

Wallabies star Israel Folau has committed to a new four-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs that will keep him in rugby until 2022.

Alex Lozowski will miss England’s opening end-of-year international with South Africa after the end date of his suspension was recalculated.

What’s in the news

Ulster have confirmed that South African loose forward Jean Deysel has retired from all forms of professional rugby with immediate effect.

France have been dealt a blow ahead of the November internationals with the news that Bernard le Roux and Wesley Fofana have been ruled out with injury.

Dan Lydiate has been released back to the Ospreys for this weekend’s PRO14 clash with Connacht at Morganstone Brewery Field on Friday night.

What’s on social media

Saracens have been granted permission to renovate the West Stand at Allianz Park.

What’s on TV

The end-of-year internationals effectively begin on Saturday as New Zealand and Australia go head-to-head in the third Bledisloe Cup contest and Sky Sports will show the game.

They will also broadcast two Top 14 encounters, while Premier Sports once again have extensive coverage of the PRO14, with Munster v Glasgow Warriors the pick of the action.

On BT Sport, the Premiership Rugby Cup effectively debuts on the channel. It is what used to be the Anglo-Welsh competition but, with the regions pulling out, it is now solely a developmental tournament for the English top-flight teams.

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