Farrell names Ireland squad with two uncapped Ulster players

Andy Farrell has named a 36-player Ireland squad for November’s Nations Championship matches, including uncapped Ulster players Jamie Benson and James McNabney, with Dan Sheehan appointed captain. The squad announcement gives Benson and McNabney their first senior call-ups. McNabney, a 23-year-old back-row player, and utility back Benson are the only uncapped selections. The squad comprises 19 forwards and 17 backs. Sheehan takes over the captaincy with several players unavailable through injury. The published squad announcement lists Jack Boyle, Harry Byrne, Jack Conan, Jack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Iain Henderson, Paddy McCarthy, Calvin Nash and Bryn Ward as not considered. Farrell’s selection includes experienced forwards Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong, Andrew Porter and Josh van der Flier, and backs Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park, Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose. Ireland will play Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on November 6, Fiji on November 14 and South Africa on November 21. The South Africa match is scheduled for the same Dublin venue. The Nations Championship Finals Weekend is due to take place in London the following week; Ireland’s opponent there was not specified in...