Ryan features in ireland squad
Nenagh's Donnacha Ryan has been included in Ireland's 45 man training squad. The squad will commence preparations at the end of June and will play in a four Test match Guinness Summer Series across August and September in preparation for the World Cup. Former Munster star Paul O'Connell, who is bound for European champions Toulon, has been named captain of the squad.
Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt, commented: 'The squad selection has been a long process with some very tight decisions. Some injured players who are getting close to full fitness have been included while others have missed out due to prolonged absence or lack of opportunity to demonstrate their full Test Match readiness.'
Munster outhalf Ian Keatley is one of the high profile omission's from the squad. The 2015 Guinness Summer Series will see Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff on Saturday August 8th before hosting Scotland a week later at the Aviva Stadium. On Saturday August 29th, Wales come to the Aviva Stadium with the final game of the series taking place in Twickenham against England on Saturday September 5th. Tickets for the two home games of the Guinness Summer Series are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.
The Ireland national team will host three open sessions during its World Cup training schedule in Galway, Cork and Dublin. Details on how to access tickets for the open sessions will be published shortly.