Ireland Squad Step Up Prep For Italy At Aviva Stadium

The Ireland squad have stepped up their preparations ahead of Saturday night’s opening game of the Bank of Ireland Nations Series at Aviva Stadium against Italy (Kick-off 8pm).

In team news, all players reported into camp on Sunday evening and are available for selection for the Bank of Ireland Nations Series.

Ticket sales for Saturday’s game have passed the 40,000 mark and are available from €60 for adults and €10 for children via Ticketmaster.ie.

Ireland will face England in the second game of the Bank of Ireland Nations Series at Aviva Stadium (Saturday, 19th August – 5.30pm) before the final game against Samoa in Bayonne a week later to round up Rugby World Cup preparations.

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