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Henderson out of Ireland squad as Doak included

Henderson out of Ireland squad as Doak included

Summary

Ulster captain Iain Henderson is not part of Ireland's 37-player squad for the Six Nations tournament. Several players are unavailable due to injuries, while newcomers Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak have been included. Ireland will begin their campaign against France on February 5th.

Key Facts

  • Iain Henderson, with 85 caps since 2012, is not in Ireland's Six Nations squad.
  • Leinster player Andrew Porter and others are out due to injuries.
  • Edwin Edogbo and Nathan Doak are the uncapped players added to the squad.
  • Ireland will start the Six Nations against France in Paris on February 5th.
  • Ireland finished third in the last Six Nations, behind France and England.
  • Henderson recently returned from a back injury but was still not selected.
  • Ireland won the Triple Crown in 2025.

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