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Scott Wilson Joins Ireland Squad for Summer Tour | Irish Times

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

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Ireland Rugby Squad Bolstered by Scott Wilson for Georgia and Portugal Tour

The Ireland rugby squad is gearing up for a two-Test tour to Georgia and Portugal, with a fresh face joining their ranks. Ulster loosehead Scott Wilson, aged 22, has been added to the team, bringing the number of uncapped players to 13.The squad departed Abbotstown for Tbilisi on Wednesday, ready to implement their game plan [1].

New Additions and Injury Updates

Scott Wilson’s inclusion brings the total squad size to 33. In positive news, Tom Ahern has recovered from a hamstring injury. Josh Murphy, who was briefly called into training, will not be traveling. similarly,training panellists Brian Gleeson,Diarmuid Kilgallen,Evan O’Connell,Jude Postlethwaite,and Zac Ward will remain at home.

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Ireland’s Game Plan and Coaching Insights

The Ireland squad intends to mirror the senior team’s style of play. The interim coaching team is focused on identifying players who can effectively adapt to this model during the two matches. Defense coach Denis Leamy, familiar with many players from his time with leinster and Irish under-20s, emphasized the seamless unity within the national setup.

Pro Tip: keep an eye on Gavin Coombes, who is looking fit and hungry and could be a key player for Ireland.

Leamy highlighted that the game plan will be very similar, if not the same, as the senior team’s.He also acknowledged the absence of players touring Australia with the Lions, presenting an prospect for incoming players to showcase their abilities.

Key Players and Coaching Influence

Gavin Coombes, the Munster number eight,

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