Ireland release five players from World Cup training squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has released five players from the Rugby World Cup training squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.

Caolin Blade, Gavin Coombes, Calvin Nash, Jamie Osborne and Kieran Treadwell will return to their respective provinces as they prepare for the pre-season.

The squad has a total of 38 members following the inclusion of Munster prop Jeremy Loughman this week.

Farrell will announce the 33-man final World Cup squad on 28th August.

Following the game against England, Ireland will also face Samoa in another warm-up game on 26th August before they face Romania in the tournament opener in Matmut Atlantique on 9th September.

?? The Ireland Management Team has confirmed that five players will now return to their Provinces to continue their pre-season training programmes.#TeamOfUs

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) August 16, 2023