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CIAN PRENDERGAST HAS been ruled out of Ireland ’s Six Nations meeting with Wales today due to illness.
The Connacht captain had been named on the Ireland bench and was due to earn his fifth Test cap, and make his Six Nations debut.ℹ️ Cian Prendergast has been ruled out of today’s game through illness, with Ryan Baird coming into the Match Day Squad.#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/QoKtsT6rq6 — Irish Rugby February 22, 2025 Advertisement Baird started the round one win against England and came off the bench for the round two victory over Scotland.Ireland did not report any other late changes to today’s matchday 23, while Wales are due to line out as expected.
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