England A team news for Ireland XV: Four Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs flanker to captain, Gloucester pair on the bench

England A team news for Ireland XV: Four Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs flanker to captain, Gloucester pair on the bench

England A head coach Mark Mapletof has named players from all four West Country clubs in his matchday 23

Frawley, Bohan and Ward join up with Irish XV squad ahead of England A clash

Max Deegan will captain the side in Friday night’s clash at Thomond Park

Munster's Wycherley and Coughlan called up to Ireland XV squad

Ireland face England A at Thomond Park at 7:15pm on Friday

England A team: 'High expectations' as Mark Mapletoft includes 10 senior capped players for Ireland clash

England A head coach Mark Mapletoft has selected a side that has "high expectations" as they prepare to face an Ireland XV at Thomond Park in Limerick on Friday night.

Munster Rugby players added to Ireland XV squad ahead of England 'A' fixture at Thomond Park

The Ireland XV face England 'A' at Thomond Park this Friday, 7.15pm

Ireland XV squad update for England A clash as Six Nations camp players arrive in Limerick

Ireland XV have stepped up preparations ahead of Friday night’s meeting with England ‘A’ at Thomond Park, as the squad assembled in Limerick earlier this week. The match, which kicks off at 7.15pm at the home of Munster Rugby, forms a key part of Ireland’s wider programme, giving players of national interest the chance to impress in a senior representative environment. Leinster back-rower Max Deegan will captain the side, while head coach Cullie…