Sat. Nov 22nd, 2025

Five Munster players included in Ireland XV squad

Ireland face Australia this Saturday night.

Ireland XV Head Coach Cullie Tucker has named his squad for their upcoming match against Spain, with five Munster players selected in the 28-man squad.  

Ireland XV are set to play Spain in the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Thursday afternoon, 6 November at 4, Irish time. 

In the forwards, Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Evan O’Connell, and Ruadhán Quinn were selected. Dan Kelly has been included for the backs. Ulster’s Tom Stuart will captain the side. 

Irish Rugby describe the Ireland XV squad as being “comprised of Test-capped international players, those on the fringes of National Team selection, as well as young emerging players for the future.” The match against Spain is to offer those players a chance to impress the National Coaching Team. 

Head coach Cullie Tucker will be assisted by Munster man,  Mossy Lawler  (Backs/Attack Coach),  Jimmy Duffy (Forwards Coach) and Sean O’Brien (Defence Coach). 

Streaming details for the game will be confirmed in due course.