Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in November rugby Tests

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Caelan Doris will captain Andy Farrell’s 35-man Ireland squad announced Wednesday for November internationals against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji, and Australia.

The Leinster back row, 26, led Ireland in their Six Nations victory over Italy in February and in the win in the second Test against South Africa in July.

Farrell has included two uncapped players in his squad for November’s four-match series in Dublin, which starts with a fixture against New Zealand on November 8.

Uncapped pair Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast, who were part of Farrell’s tour squad to South Africa, will be hoping to earn their debut caps.

Regular skipper Peter O’Mahony is included in the group and will continue his rehabilitation with Munster next week.

“It is an enormous honour to be named Ireland captain and I am excited about leading the squad into battle over the coming weeks,” said Doris.

Ireland coach Farrell said: “The challenge that awaits us this November is one of the toughest we could face, and I would like to congratulate each of the players on their selection.

“There is a blend of youth and experience, but all of the players are selected on merit.”

Ready to lead. Our new captain. ✊#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/YIfcDZ3OSg

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 23, 2024

Ireland Men’s Squad – Autumn Nations Series 2024:

Forwards (19):

Ryan Baird
Finlay Bealham
Tadhg Beirne
Caelan Doris
Tadhg Furlong
Cian Healy
Dave Heffernan
Iain Henderson
Rob Herring
Cormac Izuchukwu
Rónan Kelleher
Joe McCarthy
Peter O’Mahony
Tom O’Toole
Andrew Porter
Cian Prendergast
James Ryan
Nick Timoney
Josh van der Flier

Backs (16):

Bundee Aki
Craig Casey
Jack Crowley
Ciaran Frawley
Jamison Gibson-Park
Mack Hansen
Robbie Henshaw
Hugo Keenan
James Lowe
Stuart McCloskey
Conor Murray
Calvin Nash
Jamie Osborne
Sam Prendergast
Garry Ringrose
Jacob Stockdale