Rugby-Ireland lose McCloskey but two back from injury


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Ireland v Fiji - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 23, 2024 Ireland's Josh van der Flier applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Centre Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of Ireland's final November international against South Africa, but Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier have both returned to full training and will be available for Saturday’s test.

A squad update on Monday also confirmed prop forward Thomas Clarkson passed all Head Injury Assessment protocols following Saturday’s game and is expected to train fully this week.

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