Ringrose set to miss Ireland’s November games
Garry Ringrose is expected to miss Ireland’s three home Nations Championship matches in November because of a hamstring injury. The IRFU says the centre is unlikely to be available and has stayed with Leinster to continue his rehabilitation, leaving Ireland without an experienced option as they face Argentina, Fiji and South Africa.
Ringrose, 31, has scored 15 tries in 76 Ireland appearances and also missed Leinster’s recent win over Munster. Fly-half Sam Prendergast is a doubt for the Argentina match with a wrist injury, while winger Jimmy O’Brien is following concussion return-to-play protocols. Andy Farrell has not called up replacements, and prop Tadhg Furlong’s availability is uncertain as he faces a disciplinary hearing over an alleged incident against Munster.
In short
- Ringrose is unlikely to play in Ireland’s November home fixtures.
- Prendergast and O’Brien also have fitness concerns.
- Farrell has not called up replacements.
Explained simply
Ireland’s November internationals are part of the Nations Championship, a competition bringing together leading teams from the northern and southern hemispheres. Ireland are due to host Argentina, Fiji and South Africa, with the matches offering a test of the squad against different styles of rugby.
Garry Ringrose is a centre, a position that links the forwards and backs and helps defend the space between them. He has played 76 times for Ireland and is a regular for Leinster, the Dublin-based club that supplies many players to the national team.
Ireland’s options matter because injuries can leave less room to rotate or cover players during a run of international matches. The squad also includes other players whose availability is uncertain, so coaches may need to rely on less experienced alternatives.