Schmidt Names Ireland Squad For Autumn Internationals

Joe Schmidt has named his Ireland squad for the upcoming Autumn internationals and the big news is that there is no place for out-half Paddy Jackson with Munster’s Ian Keatley being rewarded for his Champions Cup heroics with a place in the squad. There’s also space for two New Zealand born débutantes in the shape of Connacht prop Nathan White and Ulster’s Jared Payne. They join Connacht’s Darragh Leader, Munster’s Dave Foley and Leinster’s Dominic Ryan as the only uncapped selections. The Ulster pair of Andrew Trimble and Luke Marshall had already ruled out earlier in the day and they join an…