Ireland release Ultan Dillane and Rory Scannell from squad ahead of Italy clash

Ireland have released Ultan Dillane and Rory Scannell from their squad ahead of the World Cup warm-up game against Italy to be played at Lansdowne Road this Saturday.

A statement released by Irish Rugby Football Union revealed that both the players have returned to their respective province.

After the game against Italy, Joe Schmidt's men will also face England on 24th August followed by an away and home fixture against Wales on 31st August and 7th September.

Ireland squad for Italy game

Forwards: Finlay Bealham, Rory Best, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Sean Cronin, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Dave Kilcoyne, Jean Kleyn, Jack McGrath, Jordi Murphy, Tommy O’Donnell, Peter O’Mahony, Andrew Porter, Rhys Ruddock, James Ryan, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, CJ Stander, Devin Toner, Josh van der Flier

Backs: Will Addison, Bundee Aki, Ross Byrne, Joey Carbery, Jack Carty, Andrew Conway, John Cooney, Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Mike Haley, Robbie Henshaw, Dave Kearney, Rob Kearney, Jordan Larmour, Kieran Marmion, Luke McGrath, Conor Murray, Garry Ringrose, Jonathan Sexton, Jacob Stockdale