Ireland's Young Props Shine | Dublin News

Ireland’s rugby squad is set to unveil fresh talent this weekend as 20-year-old Billy Bohan and Sam Illo prepare for their first Test caps against Japan, stepping in for the injured Jeremy Loughman. With scrum coach John Fogarty raving about their hunger to learn and grow, the young props are being handed a crucial opportunity amid a string of injuries to loose-head specialists — a move that could pay dividends ahead of the World Cup. Japan, fresh off a gritty win over Italy, will pose a stern scrum test, making Ireland’s preparation all the more vital. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/beedd07586ecea4a