FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Ireland v New Zealand - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 17, 2018 Ireland's Devin Toner applauds the fans after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland lock Devin Toner was the surprise omission from Joe Schmidt's World Cup squad on Monday, as Jean Kleyn edged out the experienced Leinster man less than a month after making his international debut.
A near ever-present throughout Schmidt's six years in charge with 67 caps, the 2.10 metre tall Toner's lineout abilities were sacrificed for Kleyn's power up front after the South African-born lock qualified to play for Ireland just last month.
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