Ireland’s November squad: valuable rotation or more of the same?

Andy Farrell included just one uncapped player in his Autumn Series squad

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Ireland players celebrate Gus McCarthy's try during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium on November 30, Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Ireland players celebrate Gus McCarthy's try during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match against Australia at the Aviva Stadium on November 30, Dublin, Ireland. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Andy Farrell named a settled Ireland squad for the upcoming November internationals this week. With just one uncapped player - Leinster’s Paddy McCarthy - has he taken the opportunity to regenerate the side halfway through a World Cup cycle?

Gerry Thornley joins Nathan Johns to pick through the more interesting selections. Why has McCarthy risen so quickly up the depth chart? Can Tommy O’Brien force his way in? Why are there so many Leinster players?

Produced by John Casey.

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