Kidney announces training squad

bbc.co.uk     Jul 31, 2008            

Declan Kidney's first squad selection since his appointment as Ireland rugby coach contains no surprises. The 45-man squad for a four-day training camp next week includes the entire squad that travelled to New Zealand and Australia. Gordon D'Arcy, Andrew Trimble and Leo Cullen all return after missing the summer tour because of injury. The squad also includes 11 players who were in action in the Churchill Cup including Donncha Ryan and Keith Earls. Ryan and Earls will be involved in their first Ireland senior camp. The squad also includes Ulster players Neil Best, Rory Best, Isaac Boss, Ryan Caldwell, Tom Court, Stephen Ferris, Paddy Wallace, Roger Wilson and Bryan Young. Michael Ross is also retained in the squad after being involved in Ireland's game against the Barbarians in May. The four-day camp will take place in Cork... [read full story]                    


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