Ireland training squad announced for World Cup preparations

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Joe Schmidt has named a 44-man training squad ahead of preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.

The squad contains six Ulstermen, Rory Best, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Jordi Murphy, John Cooney and Jacob Stockdale. Future Ulster player, Jack McGrath is also included along with Fivemiletown native Chris Farrell.

Despite the extended panel, there is no room for centre Stuart McCloskey while injury has likely played a part in Will Addison’s omission.

Around the other provinces, Max Deegan, Quinn Roux and Tom Farrell are unlucky to miss out on selection however Joe Schmidt has stressed that “one or two guys may be added at a later stage.”

Stuart has been one of Ulster’s most reliable performers this season. He sits tied second in try assists while he leads the carry count and offloads among the Ulster players.

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