Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in November rugby Tests

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Caelan Doris will captain Andy Farrell's 35-man Ireland squad announced Wednesday for November internationals against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji, and Australia.

The Leinster back row, 26, led Ireland in their Six Nations victory over Italy in February and in the win in the second Test against South Africa in July.

Farrell has included two uncapped players in his squad for November's four-match series in Dublin, which starts with a fixture against New Zealand on November 8.

Uncapped pair Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast, who were part of Farrell's tour squad to South Africa, will be hoping to earn their debut caps.

Regular skipper Peter O'Mahony is included in the group and will continue his rehabilitation with Munster next week.

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"It is an enormous honour to be named Ireland captain and I am excited about leading the squad into battle over the coming weeks," said Doris.

Ireland coach Farrell said: "The challenge that awaits us this November is one of the toughest we could face, and I would like to congratulate each of the players on their selection.

"There is a blend of youth and experience, but all of the players are selected on merit."

Ireland Men’s Squad – Autumn Nations Series 2024:

Forwards (19):

Ryan Baird

Finlay Bealham

Tadhg Beirne

Caelan Doris

Tadhg Furlong

Cian Healy

Dave Heffernan

Iain Henderson

Rob Herring

Cormac Izuchukwu

Rónan Kelleher

Joe McCarthy

Peter O’Mahony

Tom O’Toole

Andrew Porter

Cian Prendergast

James Ryan

Nick Timoney

Josh van der Flier

Backs (16):

Bundee Aki

Craig Casey

Jack Crowley

Ciaran Frawley

Jamison Gibson-Park

Mack Hansen

Robbie Henshaw

Hugo Keenan

James Lowe

Stuart McCloskey

Conor Murray

Calvin Nash

Jamie Osborne

Sam Prendergast

Garry Ringrose

Jacob Stockdale