Ireland named a 36‑man squad for the July Nations Championship, dropping the injured fly‑half Jack Crowley. Coach Andy Farrell kept the 20‑year‑old Connacht trio—Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Sean Jansen—in the fold, while the 26‑year‑old pro has been ruled out after a blood‑vessel diagnosis. Caelan Doris will lead the side.

The absence of Crowley opens the fly‑half contest to Sam Prendergast, Harry Byrne and Ciaran Frawley. Farrell, who signed a new deal until 2031, wants the squad to build on a fourth Triple Crown in five years. Ireland will face Australia, Japan and New Zealand in Sydney, Newcastle and Auckland respectively.

Leinster props Andrew Porter, Jack Boyle and Paddy Mc Carthy are omitted, and James Lowe exits Irish rugby after rejecting a new club deal. The squad’s three‑day training block in Dublin sees Ulster, Munster and Connacht players sharpen focus ahead of the URC final and the first Test in Sydney on 4 July.

With the summer tour looming, Farrell’s selection underscores his confidence in fresh talent while keeping experienced backs like Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw. The team’s preparation will test depth as they aim to replicate the Six Nations success against the southern hemisphere giants, knowing the stakes are high for World Cup qualification.