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New Zealand Rugby confirms All Blacks XV Northern Tour for 2022

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed an All Blacks XV side will embark on their first Northern Tour in October and November of 2022.

Matches have been confirmed against Canada and the Barbarians, with two additional fixtures still yet to be decided.

The tour will take place across a three-week period and will consist of players who narrowly missed All Blacks Northern Tour selection.

The All Blacks XV 2022 Northern Tour schedule:

v Canada, Saturday 29 October, venue TBC v Barbarians, Sunday 13 November, Tottenham Stadium, London

Two additional fixtures TBC

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All Blacks to play Japan in Tokyo on 2022 Northern Tour

The All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022.

Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) today and sponsored by Taisho Pharmaceutical, the Test will precede the All Blacks Northern Tour which takes in matches against Wales, Scotland and England in November.

It will be the seventh time the All Blacks have played Japan and the first Test between the two countries since they met in Tokyo in 2018.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) CEO Mark Robinson said:

"Rugby in Japan has grown its profile in recent years and that’s been reflected in the results of the national team, so the All Blacks will expect a tough Test in Tokyo. We are looking forward to building on our relationship with Japan Rugby and our partner Taisho Pharmaceutical in October. Taisho's support for this fixture has been key and I have no doubt it will be a great occasion seeing the two teams play at the National Stadium."

Brave Blossoms Head Coach Jamie Joseph said:

"Today's announcement is tremendous news that will be welcomed by our fans in Japan and around the world. We're very much looking forward to hosting the All Blacks in Tokyo and playing in front of our home fans. We are excited to be now facing New Zealand at home, and then England and France on our European tour, three teams that will be in line to lift the Webb Ellis Cup next year in Paris. This is the level of competition that we need to be testing ourselves against, to strengthen our squad ahead of next year's World Cup."

Further match details, including the kick-off time, will be announced in due course.

2022 All Blacks Northern Tour schedule (all times NZT)

v Japan, Saturday, 29 October, kick-off TBC, National Stadium, Tokyo

v Wales, Sunday 6 Nov, kick-off 4.15am, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

v Scotland, Monday 14 Nov, kick-off 3.15am, Murrayfield Stadium, Scotland

v England, Saturday 19 Nov, kick-off TBC, Twickenham London

All Blacks v Japan previous results:

1987: Osaka, October 25, 74-0

1987: Tokyo, November 1, 106-4

1995: Bloemfontein, June 4, 145-17 (RWC 1995)

2011: Hamilton, September 16, 83-7 (RWC2011)

2013: Tokyo, November 2, 54-6

2018: Tokyo, November 3, 69-31

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Rugby: Midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown returns for All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour

Anton Lienert-Brown in action for the All Blacks. Credits: Image - Photosport, video - NZ Rugby

Midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has been recalled to the All Blacks for their four-game northern tour over October/November.

Coach Ian Foster had largely kept faith with the players that began the national team's home-based campaign in historically indifferent form, but eventually pulled out of their downward spiral to secure the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship trophies.

Lienert-Brown missed the home-series loss to Ireland and first home loss to Argentina, after suffering a shoulder injury during Super Rugby Pacific for the Chiefs, but proved his fitness for Waikato in their National Provincial Championship quarter-final against Bay of Plenty on Sunday.

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"He's a very experienced, seasoned player for us, played a lot of test matches and we have a lot of faith in him." said Foster. "We're excited about his inclusion in the group."

His inclusion further muddies the selection dilemma facing Foster and his fellow selectors, after injuries to David Havili and Quinn Tupaea resulted in regular fullback Jordie Barrett successfully switching positions in the second Bledisloe test against Australia.

Tupaea will miss the tour - and next Super Rugby season - with ruptured knee ligaments, while Rieko Ioane, league convert Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Braydon Ennor complete the midfield stocks. 

Blues first-five/fullback Stephen Perofeta has made only a fleeting appearance in the black jersey so far, but Foster hopes to see more of him on this tour.

"We've largely gone with a group that's been playing through the Rugby Championship," said Foster. "We really felt that group has taken some lessons and grown and finished really strong in that Rugby Championship.

"We believe they deserve an opportunity to keep developing those combinations, as we go up north."

Notable exclusions include utility back Damian McKenzie and veteran lock Patrick Tuipulotu, who both took Japanese sabbaticals during Super Rugby, and loose forward Luke Jacobson, called in to cover injury to Shannon Frizell and childbirth absence of Ardie Savea against the Wallabies.  

Several fringe candidates can expect inclusion in an All Blacks XV squad, also heading north, under the guidance of Blues coach Leon MacDonald. That roster will be named on Monday.

" The northern tour is always a highlight in the All Black calendar and this year is no exception," said Foster. "With less than a year until the start of the Rugby World Cup, this tour gives us another great opportunity to grow from where we finished the Rugby Championship.

"Experiencing big test matches in the north is great preparation for what is to come in France next year. The addition of our All Blacks XV team will also help grow this experience across a wider group of players."

The All Blacks squad to face Japan, Wales, Scotland and England...

Hookers -  Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor

Props -  George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Ofa Tu’ungafasi

Locks -  Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Samuel Whitelock

Loose Forwards -  Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali’i, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu

Halfbacks -  Finlay Christie, Folau Fakatava, Aaron Smith

First five-eighths -  Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Stephen Perofeta

Midfielders -  Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Outside backs -  Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Will Jordan, Sevu Reece

Join us for live updates of the All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour, starting October 29 against Japan

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SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Captain Sam Cane has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for their Northern Hemisphere tour later this month, but locks Scott Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu are returning to New Zealand for family reasons.

Cane, who missed the All Blacks’ involvement in the just-completed Rugby Championship in Queensland due to injury, will join up with the squad in Washington for their meeting with the United States on October 23.

Sam Whitelock, Dane Coles and Shannon Frizell have also been added to the squad that won the Southern Hemisphere title alongside 20-year-old newcomer Josh Lord.

“From a physical point of view, we have come through The Rugby Championship really well,” All Blacks coach Ian Foster said in a statement.

“Therefore, we’ve decided to add fewer players than first anticipated for the next part of our 12-week tour.”

With the squad unable to return to New Zealand from Australia due to pandemic restrictions, the All Blacks will shift on Tuesday from the Gold Coast to a training camp on the Sunshine Coast before leaving for the United States on October 17.

After the game against the Eagles on October 23, the squad will travel to Europe to face Wales on October 30 before taking on Italy a week later.

That will be followed by a clash with Ireland on November 13, with the tour finishing in Paris and a meeting with France on November 20.

All Blacks squad:

Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Codie Taylor, George Bower, Ethan de Groot, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Josh Lord, Brodie Retallick, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Whitelock, Ethan Blackadder, Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Akira Ioane, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papalii, Ardie Savea, Hoskins Sotutu.

Backs: Finlay Christie, TJ Perenara, Brad Weber, Beauden Barrett, Richie Mo’unga, Braydon Ennor, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Will Jordan, Damian McKenzie, Sevu Reece.

🚨 TEAM UPDATE | Josh Lord will join the squad for our Northern Tour. For full story visit https://t.co/9U1B1GrH7E pic.twitter.com/IzDTU7ngiC — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 3, 2021

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All blacks xv 2024 northern tour upcoming match fixtures.

New Zealand Rugby ‘s (NZR) newest Team in Black, the All Blacks XV, will embark on a 3-week global tour playing in North America, the UK and Europe.

With weekend fixtures aligning with the All Blacks End of Year Tour in the UK we’ve got options to add on an All Blacks XV fixture to your package. The final schedule for the All Blacks XV 2022 Northern Tour will be announced in the coming weeks, with each match launching separately.

The All Blacks XV follows in the footsteps of similar teams which have assembled throughout New Zealand rugby’s history, including the Junior All Blacks, New Zealand A and Emerging Players.

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NZR Head of High-Performance Mike Anthony said the team would provide additional opportunity for professional players in New Zealand to display their skills on a global stage.

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The two famous sides will compete for The Killik Cup. It is the next opportunity to see the Barbarians in action following a successful summer with emphatic back-to-back wins over England and Spain.

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Locking away the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup for another year was one thing, but advancing on those achievements on their northern tour of Japan and Europe would be vital for the All Blacks.

Coach Ian Foster said claiming the Championship was ‘very satisfying,’ especially having to win it the hard way.

Northern tours were always tough due to fatigue at the end of a season and with the travel involved, but they have been helped this year by having an extra week’s break without a third Bledisloe Cup match.

They have a three-day camp in Nelson and will be fresher than in previous years.

They play Japan in Tokyo on October 29, Wales in Cardiff on November 6 (NZT), Scotland in Edinburgh on November 14 and England on November 20.

“That’s a deliberate strategy. We’re going to get really stuck into this northern hemisphere tour.

“It’s important we finish that in a position that we’ve got a really clear picture of what we’re going to do because next year’s pretty thin when you look at our prep before a World Cup,” he said.

The All Blacks would have five Tests in 2023 before the World Cup, so they had to maximise their opportunities.

Foster said the 2022 win was different to other Championships the All Blacks have won.

“To do it from behind the eight ball at the start, and to have to climb through that was not the way we wanted. I’m really proud of the effort the boys have put in. They’ve worked hard, they’ve been open-minded about some different little things, and I think we’re starting to see the results of it.”

Lessons from the campaign have been that under pressure, they stay tight and that while seeking solutions had made everyone uncomfortable at times, it had been necessary to go through with the goal of getting the performance right.

They are not the finished article, which was seen again in their Eden Park win.

“The building blocks are nice but there’s still a lot of finishing touches we’re not quite getting right. But what a great spot to be,” he said.

Converting line breaks was one area needing attention, as was letting Australia back on the scorecard late in the game.

“They’re small things, but they’ll be important things in 12 months time.”

Foster felt big strides in defence and set-piece play had been made, but they were still not an 80-minute team. That was down to experience across the side.

“It takes a while to get people to understand that you knock off for half a second in a Test match, you get punished.

“We’ve seen signs in the last two months that we had a lot of good spells in games, but we just didn’t quite get the fact that if you don’t nail every little moment you get hurt. And once you get hurt on the scoreboard then it becomes hard to catch up.”

It was about playing against different teams yet remaining in the moment and then looking to the next moment.

“We’ve proven to ourselves that we can climb through adversity, and there’ll be more to come.

“That’s what international rugby is about.

“I’m proud of the way the team’s dealt with the pressure of not performing to the level we want and the pressure that comes with that,” Foster said.

Before announcing the team for the northern tour in two weeks, he would be thinking about his options in midfield, where Jordie Barrett impressed in Saturday’s win.

“What a great athlete. He’s played well for us at fullback and on the wing and now has played really well at 12 [second five-eighths]. He certainly had a big impact last night.”

Foster was pleased with the development in his front row. It had been a season where they intended to put out markers, especially in seeing where their experienced players were at, and part of that was injecting a few younger players who deserved a chance.

“It’s been a journey for them too. You can go back and talk about Ethan [de Groot], for example, and his journey from Super Rugby and then us having to spend six weeks getting him to the fitness levels he needed to do. But the real message is that if you’re wanting to do the work off the park then there’s opportunity. And he has taken that well.”

As well as selecting their team for the northern tour, they would also choose the All Blacks XV for a two-game tour of the United Kingdom, including a game against the Barbarians on November 13 at Tottenham Stadium and one more game yet to be confirmed.

Because of their schedule and the need for them to develop as a team, there would be minimal crossover between the sides, he said.

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Mercer, 26, joins England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs on the list of names already confirmed to play for the BaaBaas in the showpiece event at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 22 June (kick-off: 5.15pm).

The Barbarians – led by Kiwi coach Robbie Deans – will face off against the Flying Fijians with the Killik Cup on the line, with tickets on sale now from  Ticketmaster ,  Ticketek   or the   RFU  starting from £55 for Adults and £28 for Under-16s*.

Tickets for the event also include entry to the Qatar Airways Cup showdown between South Africa and Wales, with the two international heavyweights going toe-to-toe at 2.00pm, ahead of Barbarians vs Fiji.

Mercer began his career with Bath Rugby and was nominated for World Rugby Junior Player of the Year in 2017 after captaining England to an U20 Six Nations Grand Slam and the World Rugby U20 Championship final. 

He enjoyed two years filled with success in France following a move to Montpellier Hérault, where he won the Top 14 title and was named the league’s Player of the Year in 2022.

The explosive No.8 returned to England and the Premiership with Gloucester Rugby in the summer of 2023, and despite a two-month spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury, Mercer’s performances for the Cherry & Whites have continued to catch the eye – most recently delivering a man-of-the-match display against Exeter Chiefs to send Gloucester into the Premiership Rugby Cup final.

Mercer is relishing the prospect of another appearance in Barbarians colours this summer, and expects the sparks to fly against Fiji with both sides set on winning while also entertaining a bumper Twickenham crowd.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be involved with the Barbarians again this summer,” he said. “I loved the opportunity to represent the BaaBaas in November 2022 against the All Blacks XV; it was incredibly special to pull on that jersey for the first time and we were on the right end of the result as well.

“Moments and memories like that are the reason you play rugby, so it’s really exciting for me to play again this summer in what should be a brilliant match against Fiji.

“I think it will be two very similar outfits going head-to-head, two teams that want to play fast, exciting rugby.

“The Fijians were one of the best teams to watch at the recent Rugby World Cup, certainly the most-improved team there, and they’re going to want to come to Twickenham and put on a show once again.

“It’s going to be a great battle between the BaaBaas and Fiji on the day, so I’d definitely encourage rugby fans to get down there on June 22 to watch the games. With South Africa vs Wales on ahead of us as well, it should be an unmissable afternoon of rugby.”

This will be Mercer’s second time representing the BaaBaas following the Gloucester No.8’s Player-of-the-Match showing in the 35-31 Killik Cup victory over the All Blacks XV in November 2022, while he has also played against the Club on two occasions – for England in May 2018, and for Gloucester in October 2023.

Mercer added: “Everyone remembers what happens in the Barbarians’ matches, but the week beforehand is just as special as well. It’s all about getting to know each other as a group of players, creating bonds with different individuals who you haven’t played with before.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to Twickenham again – I’ve played there a few times now, but the stadium still has the same aura for me and every time you get to run out there is a privilege.

“Last time with the BaaBaas was at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this time obviously it’s Twickenham, and being involved at venues of that calibre just goes to show what big occasions these matches are.

“BaaBaas matches are great learning opportunities as well. You’re training with some of the best players in the world, and all the coaches are world class. I had the pleasure of working with Scott Robertson and Ronan O’Gara last time – two of the very best in the business – and to work with Robbie Deans on this one is amazing, so I am really excited for that opportunity.”

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Keenan’s Injury Rehab ‘Progressing Well’ As Ireland Squad Link Back Up Together

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Hugo Keenan was always confident that Ciaran Frawley would perform well against Wales last week, with the Skerries man marking his first start for Ireland by running in the hosts’ third try of the game.

Frawley deputised at full-back as Andy Farrell’s men made it three bonus point wins on the trot to extend their lead at the top of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations table to six points. Calcutta Cup winners Scotland are now their closest challengers.

It was a rare match for Keenan to miss, and such has been the ever-dependable Dubliner’s importance to the team during Andy Farrell’s reign, he has started 38 of their last 43 Tests. Only Jimmy O’Brien, Michael Lowry , and now Frawley, have stood in for him during that time.

Currently rehabbing the knee injury that he picked up against Italy, and with his sights set on returning against England on Saturday week, Keenan is hopeful of being available for selection for the trip to Twickenham.

“That’s the plan, hoping to get back for England. I was sad not to be out there at the weekend. Always tough watching from the stand, but rehab’s progressing well,” he said, speaking at an event to promote Energia’s #HalfAFan campaign .

“I’ve been worked hard. I’ve been in rehabbing the last day or two as well while the rest of the squad’s been off, so it’s always the annoying side of it, you don’t really get your days off.

“I’m happy with how it’s coming along, and progressing well. No (contact training), not fully quite there but we haven’t been in this week.

“We’re linking back up together tomorrow (Wednesday), we are going to be based in Energia (Park), then we’ve got the open training session (at the Aviva Stadium) on Thursday. Not too far off getting fully involved, so looking forward to being back.”

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It is easy to forget that Keenan won four of his first six international caps on the wing, towards the tail end of 2020 and those uncertain Covid-19 times. Since then he has very much cemented himself as Ireland’s first choice full-back, and one of the best in the position worldwide.

Having been ever-present during last year’s Grand Slam-winning campaign and the Rugby World Cup, the 27-year-old is itching to get back to full fitness and ensure that it is only one game he has to sit out.

Commenting on the timeframe for his recovery, he explained: “I suppose the injury happened in the Italy game and four weeks from that would be the England game. I was trying to get back for the Wales match. It was just a week or two too early.

We sort of treated it – since we’ve known I’d be out – as a four-week injury. There was no point rushing me straight back into something I’m not ready for. “So, I’m hoping to build up the load over the next 10 or so days leading up to it to get right for that one. You don’t enjoy the time on the sideline but hopefully it will be a case where I just miss one. “It wouldn’t have been the worst timing because maybe sometimes a four-week injury in the middle of a Six Nations you miss three games rather than just one. Hopefully I’m getting lucky with that.”

Reflecting on how he sustained the injury, Keenan fell awkwardly in a 52nd-minute tackle from Italy replacement Giosuè Zilocchi. Just moments earlier, he had spearheaded a breathless attack from deep, breaking onto Craig Casey’s chip kick and bringing play close to the Italian 22.

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“I saw him (Zilocchi) coming out of the corner of my eye, so I managed to get my legs off the ground, which meant a lot of the impact was taken, so it was nothing too serious.

“I tried to shake it off, but it probably wasn’t one I could have. We were in a comfortable position at that stage as well.

“You always are a small bit nervous, but we’ve got great doctors and great physios. They cleared my knee for a large part going into it (the scan), so I was pretty confident it was something pretty minor. I was reassured soon enough so it was all good.”

Frawley’s 80 minutes against Wales – ‘solid enough’ according to head coach Farrell – will certainly help to build more depth at full-back.

Jack Crowley got some game-time in the position against Italy, while of Ireland’s extended Six Nations squad, Jordan Larmour and Jacob Stockdale have also had international starts at full-back.

Mack Hansen (shoulder) and O’Brien (neck) will add to those back-field options on their return from injury later in the year. In the meantime, Keenan praised his Leinster colleague for his performance last Saturday, but would understandably rather be out there himself as Ireland’s last line of defence.

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“I’ve been lucky enough that I haven’t been in that situation (sidelined for match week) too many times. I’ve had a good run of injuries.

“It’s something I don’t enjoy too much, I get nervous, I get worried. You can’t control anything when you’re on the side of the pitch, while when you’re in amongst it you’re distracted more, you’re just focused on the challenge in front of you.

“I thought Frawls went very well, didn’t he? It was great to see it. I don’t think anyone had any doubts about him, he’s an incredible footballer. We’ve all seen it for Leinster, and the small bits that he’s got a chance with a green jersey as well.

“He’s got a bit more time at 15, and I think there were probably a few question marks around who would play there with Jimmy and Mack out, but we were all very confident in him.

“It was great for him to get settled in early and get a try as well. I was delighted for him,” he added.

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‘It’s A Great Appointment’ – Farrell On Murphy’s Move To Ulster

With Dan McFarland stepping down as Ulster head coach this week, it has been confirmed that Murphy will take over the role on an interim basis following the conclusion of the Under-20 Six Nations Championship.

The Ireland Under-20s are in title contention again thanks to two opening wins, with Murphy having overseen back-to-back U-20 Grand Slam successes and a World Rugby U-20 Championship final appearance in the last two seasons.

Farrell first worked alongside Murphy when they were defence coach and skills and kicking coach respectively, during Joe Schmidt’s coaching reign with Ireland.

The pair have kept up a strong connection with Murphy continuing for a short while as a specialist kicking resource for the senior squad, and the Under-20s often training with Farrell’s men during the Six Nations window.

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“I think it’s a great appointment. I think Richie will do a fantastic job (at Ulster), his rugby knowledge is second to none,” commented Farrell.

“He is a very experienced guy that has been an assistant for quite some time and I know that he worked with us for a short period before we went to the Under-20s, but that was his next step to take that type of mantle on and do it his way.

He has certainly done a fantastic job. I mean, coaching the Under-20s is coaching in its purest form, it’s bloody difficult because of the swapping and changing the whole time each year. “It shows exactly the quality that he’s got and his knowledge of the whole game. I think the players up at Ulster there will love him. “His attitude is great but first and foremost I think they will respect his knowledge, definitely.”

McFarland was in charge of Ulster since 2018 and guided them to the PRO14 final two years later. They looked to be finding form again with a trio of wins over Racing 92, Connacht, and Leinster, coming into the New Year.

However, last Sunday’s poor 19-17 defeat at the Ospreys was their third loss in a row, leaving them eighth in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and came just a few weeks after failing to reach the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup.

Assistant coach Dan Soper will take the reins for their next URC fixture at home to the Dragons on Saturday week, before Murphy comes on board for their two-match tour to South Africa where they will play the Hollywoodbets Sharks and the DHL Stormers.

The Bray man will have to quickly get up to the speed as the Ulstermen then travel to Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup’s round of 16, just after Easter. Given the people involved, Farrell is confident they can turn things around at Kingspan Stadium.

“Look, it’s obvious that we want all the provinces playing at the top of their game. If that happens, it’s a special place to be but it doesn’t tend to happen that often, does it?

“One thing I know for sure is that Ulster have got a fantastic squad and good people up there. The lads that we have within our squad are exemplary to the province, as far as their attitudes are concerned whether they’re playing or not.”

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A dislocated toe, suffered during that loss to the Ospreys, means Iain Henderson is unavailable for Ireland’s clash with Wales on Saturday . His Ulster colleague, Stuart McCloskey , is one of only two backs on the hosts’ bench as they opt to return to a six-two split.

New-look Wales, who lost their first two games to Scotland and England by a combined three points, come to Dublin with a squad that has accumulated 662 caps, compared to Ireland’s 1012.

119 of those caps are provided by George North alone, while 21-year-old Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins continues as captain, and Cardiff back rower Mackenzie Martin could make his debut off the bench.

Asked what he is expecting from Wales this weekend, Farrell replied: “Playing against Wales, you know it’s always going to be a scrap.

“You know that every single time Wales play against Ireland, it means probably a little bit more to them, I’ve been told (that) over the years.

“So we’re aware of that, and we also know as well that Wales historically have got better throughout the competition.

“We’re five weeks into it come the weekend, from when we first started training. We know that they’ll be better and hopefully we’ve used our time wisely as well.”

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