Sean Jansen has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining Nations Championship matches against Fiji and South Africa due to a knee injury sustained during Friday's 42-12 victory over Argentina. The injury further depletes head coach Andy Farrell's back-row options, joining the sidelines for Caelan Doris and Jack Conan. Hooker Dan Sheehan will miss Saturday's clash with Fiji due to a concussion but could return for the South Africa fixture on November 21, pending return-to-play protocols.
Meanwhile, coaching staff are optimistic about the availability of wing Rob Baloucoune and flanker Josh van der Flier. To address the mounting injury crisis, uncapped Ulster forward David Mc Cann has been called up, and hooker Gus Mc Carthy has joined the squad. Centre Bundee Aki is expected to resume full training on Tuesday following an illness.
Ireland face Fiji at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday before hosting world champions South Africa, with the team then traveling to Twickenham for the finals weekend. In related squad news, Tom Ahern, Ethan Mc Ilroy, and Michael Milne have been ruled out of the XV game against Fiji 'A', with Fineen Wycherley, Todd Lawlor, and Jeremy Loughman drafted in.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing